An Act of Love
“Rev. Frank Schaefer was put on trial in the United Methodist Church for officiating his son's same-sex wedding.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Sheppard
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Sheppard
- Original Score
- Michael McCuistion, Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis
- Original Title
- An Act of Love
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Chhibber Mann Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Sheppard
Scott Sheppard
Michael McCuistion, Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis
Scott Sheppard, Miranda Yousef
Mike Manning, Pauley Perrette, Scott Sheppard, Bill Smith, Kate Logan
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Sheppard
Writer
Scott Sheppard
Editor
Scott Sheppard
Director
Scott Sheppard
Producer
Kate Logan
Producer
Miranda Yousef
Editor
Lolita Ritmanis
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Act of Love
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What is An Act of Love about?
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.
Who directed An Act of Love?
An Act of Love was directed by Scott Sheppard.
Who stars in An Act of Love?
The principal cast of An Act of Love includes Frank Schaefer, Beth Stroud, Tim Schaefer, Jimmy Creech.
When was An Act of Love released and how long is it?
An Act of Love was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for An Act of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Act of Love was composed by Michael McCuistion, Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis.