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''All God's Children'' is a 1996
documentary film A documentary film or documentary is a non-fictional motion-picture intended to "document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education or maintaining a historical record". Bill Nichols has characterized the documentary in te ...
directed by Sylvia Rhue, Frances Reid and Dee Mosbacher. It analyses the relation between
Christianity Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth Jesus, likely from he, יֵשׁוּעַ, translit=Yēšūaʿ, label=Hebrew/Aramaic ( AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesu ...
and
sexual orientation Sexual orientation is an enduring pattern of romantic or sexual attraction (or a combination of these) to persons of the opposite sex or gender, the same sex or gender, or to both sexes or more than one gender. These attractions are generally ...
in the context of the
African-American African Americans (also referred to as Black Americans and Afro-Americans) are an Race and ethnicity in the United States, ethnic group consisting of Americans with partial or total ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa. The term "African American ...
community, and attempts to alleviate
stigmatization Social stigma is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, an individual or group based on perceived characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society. Social stigmas are commonly related to culture, gender, rac ...
of
lesbians A lesbian is a Homosexuality, homosexual woman.Zimmerman, p. 453. The word is also used for women in relation to their sexual identity or sexual behavior, regardless of sexual orientation, or as an adjective to characterize or associate n ...
and gay men. Mixed with spiritual music, it tells stories of gays and lesbians in the church and includes testimonies from influential political and religious leaders.


Awards

*Best Documentary during the National Black Arts Film Festival (1996) *Best Film on Matters Relating to the "Black Experience" (a Black International Cinema Competition in 1996) *Lambda Liberty Award, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund (1997) *Jury's Choice Award at the
University of Oregon The University of Oregon (UO, U of O or Oregon) is a public research university in Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 1876, the institution is well known for its strong ties to the sports apparel and marketing firm Nike, Inc, and its co-founder, billion ...
Queer Film Festival *Apple Award, by National Educational Media Network (1997) *Screening Honoree at the Council on Foundations Film Festival Series (1997–98)


Critical reception

''L.A. Times'' author Linell George states in his article "Breaking the Barriers That Keep Them From Church" that the goal of this film is to educate people about the troubles which gay and lesbian believers face when trying to find and be accepted into a Church. The gay/lesbian community is afraid to leave the security of the familiar. "What feeds this silence is the fear of losing one's safety net, one's spiritual comfort zone." He summarizes the biggest obstacle to overcome is other peoples willingness to support the gay/lesbian community. He says, "This is why the support of family, clergy and policymakers is the linchpin." With the support of these people, all people regardless of sexual preference or gender identity would feel safe within a church home. He says the fear of not having this support keeps the gay/lesbian community away from the church and silent, not allowing a safe place for spiritual growth. He states if we truly know who we are as people we should allow others to be who they are without judgement. He feels this is the best solution to the barriers keeping gays and lesbians from the Church.


See also

* African-American culture and sexual orientation


References


External links

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''All God's Children'' page
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