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A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story

Synopsis

The true story of the students of Brigham Young University's queer underground, as they lit the school's iconic "Y" in rainbow colors. But, A Long Way From Heaven does a lot more than tell the story of the Rainbow Y. It outlines the history of queer treatment at BYU - the good (where it exists), the bad, and the very, very ugly. The film combines new, original footage with a huge variety of historical images, videos, newspaper articles, and other mixed media from every conceivable source to tell the story of BYU's queer students, and the bravery and risks they constantly take to make their voices heard.

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$17K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Sant
Original Title
A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 3m
Production Budget
$17K
Production Studios
Havoc

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Sant

Director of Photography

Jess Gibbons

Producers

Tayler Pace

Department Leadership Roster

David Sant

Director

Tayler Pace

Producer

Jess Gibbons

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story about?

The true story of the students of Brigham Young University's queer underground, as they lit the school's iconic "Y" in rainbow colors. But, A Long Way From Heaven does a lot more than tell the story of the Rainbow Y. It outlines the history of queer treatment at BYU - the good (where it exists), the bad, and the very, very ugly. The film combines new, original footage with a huge variety of historical images, videos, newspaper articles, and other mixed media from every conceivable source to tell the story of BYU's queer students, and the bravery and risks they constantly take to make their voices heard.

Who directed A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story?

A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story was directed by David Sant.

Who stars in A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story?

The principal cast of A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story includes Stacey Harkey, Kimberly Applewhite, Bradley Talbot, John Valdez, Quintin Hunt.

When was A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story released and how long is it?

A Long Way From Heaven: The Rainbow Y Story was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.