Movies and TvShows featuring "homosexuality-and-religion" theme.

I Am Michael tells the true story of Michael Glatze, a gay activist who becomes a conservative Christian pastor after experiencing a crisis of faith. The film explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the clash between religious beliefs and personal desires.

Boy Erased tells the story of Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents at age 19. He is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program or be permanently estranged from his family, church, and friends. Boy Erased is the true story of one young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to conform to the expectations of others.

After a Christian street evangelist gets caught in an elevator with a gay couple, he must confront his own biases and beliefs when they are held at gunpoint. With humor and compassion, he learns to overcome his homophobia and embrace love and acceptance.

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Believer is a documentary that explores the clash between the Mormon Church and the LGBT community in Salt Lake City, Utah. The film follows Dan Reynolds, the lead singer of the rock band Imagine Dragons, as he grapples with his faith and fights for acceptance and love for the LGBT community within the Mormon Church.

Prayers for Bobby is a heart-wrenching biography drama that tells the true story of a mother's journey from intolerance to acceptance after her teenage son, Bobby, commits suicide because of his struggles with homophobia. Through her grief, she becomes a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and works to challenge the religious-fanaticism that contributed to her son's tragic event. This movie highlights the importance of love, acceptance, and the consequences of prejudice.

In 'Mass Appeal,' a gay priest challenges the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church. Set in a suburban community, the movie explores themes of belief, celibacy, and the struggle for acceptance. The story centers around a priest-student relationship and the conflict between the conservative church and its gay members.

In 1980s Brooklyn, a gay teenager in the Orthodox Jewish community navigates the challenges of his sexual awakening while trying to reconcile his desires with his religious upbringing.

Jesus Camp is a documentary that follows a group of evangelical Christian children and their experiences at a summer camp in North Dakota. The film explores the controversial practices and beliefs of the camp, including speaking in tongues, pro-life activism, and the indoctrination of young children. It also delves into the political and social impact of conservative Christian fundamentalism in America.

In 'Save Me,' a man struggling with his homosexual feelings is sent to a Christian conversion therapy center in New Mexico. There, he forms deep connections with the fellow residents and confronts his internalized homophobia. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, religion, and self-discovery.

With a rare gift for unflinching impartiality, director Arthur Dong delves into the lives and attitudes of fundamentalist families who actively oppose homosexuality, despite having gay offspring themselves.

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.

Latter Days is a heartwarming story about a gay man named Christian who falls in love with a closeted Mormon missionary named Aaron. As their relationship develops, both men are faced with the challenges of reconciling their sexuality with their faith.

My Brother the Devil is a coming-of-age drama about two teenage brothers living in London, caught between their Egyptian heritage and the temptations of the streets. When one brother decides to leave his life of drugs and crime behind, it puts a strain on their relationship and forces them to confront their own identities and desires. As they navigate the challenges of love, friendship, and violence, they discover what it truly means to be brothers.

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.

The Falls follows RJ Smith and Chris Merrill, two young Mormon men who have been sent on a mission they are not prepared for: falling in love with each other. As they struggle to reconcile their feelings with the teachings of their faith, they must navigate the secrets and challenges of a forbidden relationship.

Small town pastor Steven starts a journey of discovery when he meets sultry country boy Michael. Soon, Steven begins to question it all as he and Michael careen toward ecstasy and danger.

The mystery of how theology, history, culture, and politics led to a Biblical mistranslation in 1946, and the man who tried to stop it. This documentary explores the impassioned academic crusade of the LGBTQIA+ Christian community driven to discover the truth about the mistranslation and its cultural impact.

A young transgender Christian man in rural North Carolina and his girlfriend face significant challenges.

The film centers on a Dominican monk named Jérôme (played by one actor in colour and another actor in black-and-white) and his interactions with various higher-ups within the French Catholic Church. Ruiz's intention was to reflect the ideological arguments that plagued Latin American left-wing political parties.