Movie: An Act of Love

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Frank Schaefer
Frank Schaefer

Himself

Beth Stroud
Beth Stroud

Himself

Tim Schaefer
Tim Schaefer

Himself

Jimmy Creech
Jimmy Creech

Himself

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    An Act of Love

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    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.

  • Release Date

    2015-11-10

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    3.2

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

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