God Hates...?
God Hates ...? New doc battles bigotry with animation and humor
by Joseph Erbentraut
EDGE Contributor
Thursday Apr 15, 2010
When Chicago-based filmmaker Ky Dickens set about creating Fish Out of Water, a film addressing the way in which interpretation of Biblical text is so often used to condemn gay and lesbian relationships, she wanted to approach the somewhat sobering topic from a fresher, somewhat unconventional angle than the typical documentary.
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ShareAnd so, much of the film uses animated scenes - reenacting some of Dickens’ own experiences coming out, as well as Biblical passages - to accompany interviews with faith leaders and LGBT persons from around the country. Dickens’ creation sheds new light on a seemingly age-old debate of homosexuality vs. religion, offering both the queer community and its religious allies the ammo they need to confront the hurtful and politically-damaging misconceptions.
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