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1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE

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1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE

Directed by Sharon “Rocky” Roggio | 92 min | USA

Seeking to uncover the origins of rabid homophobia within the conservative church community, a gay seminary scholar and a straight activist make a shocking discovery: In 1946, an erroneous Bible translation of the term homosexual was made, and this error has been used against the LGBTQIA+ community ever since.


Preceded by the short film: FINDING THE LIGHT

Director: Brandon Haynes | 22 min | USA

The story of Donna Hylton and her social justice nonprofit "A Little Piece of Light" which uses her experience in the prison system to support reform and reentry to society of other black women and LGBTQ+ individuals.


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