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For the Bible Tells Me So is a 2007 American documentary film directed by Daniel G. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with Christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the Bible says about same-sex sexuality.
It includes lengthy interview segments with several sets of religious parents (including former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt and his wife, Jane, and the parents of Bishop V. Gene Robinson) regarding their personal experiences raising homosexual children, and also interviews with those (adult) children.
The film features an animated segment, "Is Homosexuality a Choice?", in which a summary of the current scientific theories about sexual orientation is given. It is directed by Powerhouse Animation Studios and narrated by Don LaFontaine in one of his last non-trailer narration roles.
The film premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
Original Release
10/05/2007
US Release
10/05/2007
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Imogene Robinson | Herself / Self - Parent |
| Victor Robinson | Himself / Self - Parent |
| Gene Robinson | Himself (as V. Gene Robinson) / Self - Homosexual Activist |
| Isabella 'Boo' McDaniel | Herself / Self - Gene's Wife |
| Brenda Poteat | Self - Parent |
| David Poteat | Self - Parent |
| Tonia Poteat | Self - Homosexual Activist |
| Randi Reitan | Self - Parent |
| Phil Reitan | Self - Parent |
| Jake Reitan | Self - Homosexual Activist |
Directors
Writers
Daniel G. Karslake , Helen R. Mendoza
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Imogene Robinson | Herself / Self - Parent |
| Victor Robinson | Himself / Self - Parent |
| Gene Robinson | Himself (as V. Gene Robinson) / Self - Homosexual Activist |
| Isabella 'Boo' McDaniel | Herself / Self - Gene's Wife |
| Brenda Poteat | Self - Parent |
| David Poteat | Self - Parent |
| Tonia Poteat | Self - Homosexual Activist |
| Randi Reitan | Self - Parent |
| Phil Reitan | Self - Parent |
| Jake Reitan | Self - Homosexual Activist |
| Britta Reitan | Self - Jake's Sister |
| Jane Gephardt | Self - Parent |
| Richard Gephardt | Self - Parent |
| Chrissy Gephardt | Self - Homosexual Activist |
| Mary Lou Wallner | Self - Mother |
| Cathie Talbert | Self - NH Selection Committee |
| Judith Esmay | Self - NH Episcopalian |
| Robert Strauss | Self - NH Episcopalian |
| Nora Demenus | Self |
| Mel White | Self - Founder, Soul Force |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bruce Bastian | Executive Producer |
| Karen Ellis | Executive Producer |
| Bob Greenbaum | Executive Producer |
| Sandra Hartness | Executive Producer |
| Michael Huffington | Executive Producer |
| Michael A. Leppen | Executive Producer |
| Keith Lewis | Executive Producer |
| Robin Voss | Executive Producer |
| Daniel G. Karslake | Producer |
| Helen R. Mendoza | Producer |
| Nancy Kennedy | Producer |
