Director Daniel Karslake takes us inside the lives of five gay people and their loved ones; using their accounts to examine the way that right-wind socialites have used the Bible to ward off and stigmatize the gay community.
For the Bible Tells Me So is a moving documentary that captures the pain and rejoice of those that have gone through hell in order to live out their daily lives. Capturing the raw emotion the film brings the scripture to the forefront, reading and analyzing it to help make better since of the religious meaning of homosexual.
Ranging from a gay clergyman to a Senator's daughter to a local high school student, the film covers all borders and provides an account of homosexuality from different angles, backgrounds and positions. While most have some sort of stake in religious activity it is the lives of those around them that make the film what it is.
The film is both powerful and moving. Through personal accounts and interviews the film forces you to think about the effect that religion and religious leaders have on homosexuals and their daily lives. With analysis of scripture from Genesis, Romans and many other books of the Bible, along with Director Karslake interviews with pastors, clergymen and everyday citizens to get their insight on the different passages dealing with homosexual activity, and it is no wonder that society is split. Those in charge of speaking God's word can't even agree on an interpretation of his word. In short, their answers will and should shock you as you will find yourself confused and doubting any interpretation of the Bible and its present day meaning.
For the Bible Tells Me So is put together well and though provoking, and is a film that everyone should watch and learn from. In our society today people are more judgmental than ever and for once someone has used the forces of mainstream entertainment to educate and encourage discussion in order to bring light on an often overlooked topic.
