Taking a Chance on God
Synopsis
Taking A Chance On God chronicles the extraordinary life and legacy of 85 year old John McNeill, gay Catholic priest, founder of the LGBT spiritual movement, and pioneering voice of gay liberation. Refusing to betray his own conscience, McNeill stood up to the man who became Pope Benedict XVI and would not be silenced. The Film depicts McNeill's remarkable journey: growing up in Buffalo, escaping death as a POW in Nazi Germany, falling in love with his husband, writing groundbreaking books, coming out on national television, calling for compassion and justice during the AIDS crisis, and celebrating the unique spiritual gifts of LGBT people. Theologians, journalists, activists, and LGBT religious figures, including openly gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, movingly testify to McNeill's influence and importance.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brendan Fay
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Messina, Brendan Fay
- Original Title
- Taking a Chance on God
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brendan Fay
Dan Messina, Brendan Fay
Department Leadership Roster
Brendan Fay
Director
Dan Messina
Writer
Brendan Fay
Writer
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What is Taking a Chance on God about?
Taking A Chance On God chronicles the extraordinary life and legacy of 85 year old John McNeill, gay Catholic priest, founder of the LGBT spiritual movement, and pioneering voice of gay liberation. Refusing to betray his own conscience, McNeill stood up to the man who became Pope Benedict XVI and would not be silenced. The Film depicts McNeill's remarkable journey: growing up in Buffalo, escaping death as a POW in Nazi Germany, falling in love with his husband, writing groundbreaking books, coming out on national television, calling for compassion and justice during the AIDS crisis, and celebrating the unique spiritual gifts of LGBT people. Theologians, journalists, activists, and LGBT religious figures, including openly gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, movingly testify to McNeill's influence and importance.
Who directed Taking a Chance on God?
Taking a Chance on God was directed by Brendan Fay.
Who stars in Taking a Chance on God?
The principal cast of Taking a Chance on God includes Not specified.
When was Taking a Chance on God released and how long is it?
Taking a Chance on God was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 54m.