Movies and TvShows featuring "gay-conversion" theme.

In a quest for new fame, flamboyant and gay Austrian Brüno travels to America. He attempts an acting career, interviews celebrities, creates a sex tape, consults spiritualists and PR consultants, and causes controversy with his provocative behavior. Along the way, he insults and offends people, gets arrested, and even tries to become heterosexual. Despite his setbacks and failures, he ultimately finds love and achieves fame through a charity song.

A cheerleader named Megan is sent to a conversion therapy camp when her parents suspect she is a lesbian. There, she forms unexpected relationships and starts questioning her own sexuality.

A group of teenagers at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp endures unsettling psychological techniques while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer. Whistler, a gay conversion camp, has been in operation by the same family going back generations. Currently the camp is operated by Owen Whistler (Kevin Bacon) and his wife, Dr. Cora Whistler (Carrie Preston). The Whistlers have a small staff of four: activities director Amy, her gay-conversion-camp-alumni-turned-athletics-director boyfriend Zane, groundskeeper Balthazar, and Molly--the camp counselor who uncovers the horrors of Whistler Camp at the bequest of camper Jordan. A fifth employee emerges as a decoy within the campers. Suddenly, employees are picked off in a murder streak by an unknown assailant.

Pray Away is a powerful documentary that delves into the world of gay conversion therapy, exploring the lives of former leaders and survivors who have renounced the practice. It tackles themes of homophobia, guilt, community, trauma, and the role of religion in shaping beliefs and identities. Through personal stories and interviews, the film sheds light on the harmful effects of conversion therapy and the ongoing struggle for acceptance and equality.

In Shock to the System, a gay detective named Donald Strachey investigates the murder of a prominent politician's wife while dealing with the complexities of his own identity. As he delves deeper into the case, Donald finds himself targeted by a dangerous killer and must navigate a web of deceit and prejudice to uncover the truth. With themes of self-discovery, prejudice, and political intrigue, Shock to the System is a gripping neo-noir crime drama that explores the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

When a brother and sister embark on a road trip to fulfill their late father's last wishes, they confront their own personal struggles with sexuality, family dynamics, and self-acceptance.

A conservative Southern mother is faced with her worst nightmare when she discovers that her son is gay. Desperate to change him, she enlists the help of a gay stripper and a female impersonator for a hilarious and touching journey of self-discovery.

In a small Texas town, the residents must confront their deep-seated homophobia when the local water supply is contaminated with a substance that turns people gay. The story follows Alex and Gwen, two friends who navigate the challenges of coming out, love, and acceptance in a conservative community. Through humor and satire, the film explores themes of homophobia, friendship, and the power of community.

After a child is murdered in a mysterious mansion, a detective investigates a group therapy session where mesmerism and addiction play a deadly role. He is framed for murder and must solve the case to clear his name.

For the Bible Tells Me So is a documentary that delves into the complex relationship between religion and homosexuality. It follows the personal stories of several families with LGBTQ children as they navigate their beliefs and the impact it has on their relationships.

The life and work of the woman described as "The Rosa Parks of Gay Rights". During the repressive 1950's, Dr. Evelyn Hooker undertook ground breaking research that led to a radical discovery: homosexuals were not, by definition, "sick." Dr. Hooker's finding sent shock waves through the psychiatric community and culminated in a major victory for gay rights: in 1974 the weight of her studies, along with gay activism, forced the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its official manual of mental disorders. Startling archival footage of the medical procedure used to "cure" homosexuality, images from the underground gay world of the McCarthy era, and home movies of literary icon Christopher Isherwood bring to life history which we must never forget.

Trevor is a gay teenager in the year 1981 who struggles with his identity and faces homophobia in high school. He forms a friendship with a male nurse and explores his own sexuality while dealing with the pressures of pretending to be someone he's not. The film touches on topics such as attempted suicide, conversion therapy, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ teens during this time.

In the summer of 2005 a 16yo Memphis, TN wrote on his MySpace blog about his parents sending him to a "Fundamentalist Christian" program that strives to turn gay teens straight. This documentary follows the inspirational story of this teens local community standing up for their friend with daily protests at the facility in what would become an international news story. The documentary features several former clients of the organization who tell their personal stories about the time they spent within the programs walls.

An investigative documentary that uncovers the Mormon Church's financial contribution and efforts to pass Proposition 8 in California, which banned same-sex marriage.

A psychologist practicing conversion therapy has a chance encounter with a young gay activist, resulting in his own epiphany concerning the very practice he was conducting.

Remembering the contribution of ancient Jewish values to Western civilization, Voices of the Silenced highlights the goals of sexual politics and the silencing of views opposing the return to the pansexual cultures of the pre-Christian Graeco-Roman world. It listens to the voices of 34 individuals, extraordinary in their ordinariness, including witnesses to the experience of leaving homosexual practices and feelings. It explores how sciences become the servants of ideology using examples from history, mental health policy and archaeology. Filmed in 7 countries and in more than 50 locations, the documentary interviews 15 individuals who are emerging out of homosexual lifestyles and a further 18 commentators on the subject, including those who explode the myth of neutral secularism and expose its dangers for society broadly and for Christians specifically.

Trembling Before G-d is a powerful documentary that explores the experiences of LGBT individuals who face intense prejudice and discrimination within the Orthodox Jewish community. The film delves into topics such as faith, homosexuality, self-doubt, and religious intolerance, shedding light on the challenges faced by those who try to reconcile their sexual orientation with their religious beliefs. The documentary highlights the stories of individuals who grapple with their identity, navigate cultural expectations, and strive to find acceptance within their communities.

A religious young man's identity is called into question when he visits a conversion therapist.

Short documentary created as a eulogy for infamous conversion therapist Joseph Nicolosi, most known for writing the book "A Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality".

Bjørn-Erik was a 19 year old devoted Christian. When he determined that he was gay who decided to kill himself rather than living a "dirty and sinful" life. Through excerpts from his diary we learn that he didn't seek any guidance and he got none. His friends and family are interviewed as well as a gay Lutheran couple and some Christian fundamentalists.