An Act of Love

Rev. Frank Schaefer was put on trial in the United Methodist Church for officiating his son's same-sex wedding.

2.6

4 votes

2015

1h 26m

Documentary

Drama

Family

Overview

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.

Directed by Scott Sheppard