An Act of Love (2015)

  • NR
  • 11/10/2015 (US)
  • Documentary, Drama, Family
  • 1h 26m

Rev. Frank Schaefer was put on trial in the United Methodist Church for officiating his son's same-sex wedding.

Overview

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.

Scott Sheppard

Writer, Director

Cast

Frank Schaefer's headshot

Frank Schaefer

Himself
Beth Stroud's headshot

Beth Stroud

Himself
Tim Schaefer's headshot

Tim Schaefer

Himself
Jimmy Creech's headshot

Jimmy Creech

Himself

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