Documentary ·Drama ·Family · Germany · 2015 · 1h 26m

An Act of Love

Director

Cast

Frank Schaefer as Himself Beth Stroud as Himself Tim Schaefer as Himself Jimmy Creech as Himself

Crew

Scott Sheppard — Editor Miranda Yousef — Editor Lolita Ritmanis — Original Music Composer Scott Sheppard — Writer Scott Sheppard — Producer Kate Logan — Producer

Tagline

Rev. Frank Schaefer was put on trial in the United Methodist Church for officiating his son's same-sex wedding.

Synopsis

In 2013, United Methodist minister Frank Schaefer was defrocked for officiating at his son's same-sex wedding. Suddenly, the Reverend found himself an accidental LGBTQ activist. Considering all sides of the debate, this powerful documentary shows how the groundwork for a 2016 showdown that may transform American Christianity is being laid.

Mood & Themes

marriage equality united methodist church

Key Collaborators

Scott Sheppard Director Scott Sheppard Editor Miranda Yousef Editor Lolita Ritmanis Original Music Composer Scott Sheppard Writer Scott Sheppard Producer Kate Logan Producer

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