1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture

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1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture

Released Dec 1, 2023

1h 32m

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History

LGBTQ+

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1946 is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring Commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film's creators, and original music by Grammy winning artist Mary Lambert, 1946 is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring.

Amyana Bartley

QBP Reviews

This is truly a one of a kind film that stands to bring victory in the fight against homophobia and religious cruelty.

Dec 6, 2023

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A provocative, well-researched, and eye-opening documentary.

Nov 30, 2023

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Jason Flatt

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Importantly, the documentary digs into the deep difficulty of navigating matters of faith and firmly held beliefs

Jul 31, 2023

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

Roggio uses her own complex story as the queer daughter of a minister to examine an extraordinary discovery, the false translation of the word homosexual in the bible, and how it has been used to promote a horrific anti-gay agenda by conservative churches

Rated: B+

Jul 4, 2023

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Using scholarly research, the film finds proof of mistranslations that have led to misunderstandings, extensive abuse and ruptured relationships. And filmmaker Sharon Roggio is grappling with this topic in a way that's remarkably personal.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 24, 2023

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Despite the need to address some political points directly... Roggio makes a determined effort to see the best in everyone. This sometimes comes across as naïve...

Rated: 3/5

Jan 11, 2023

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Linda

A long-needed message of truth to include all people God created.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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Barbara K

Anyone who is at least slightly open-minded should be able to appreciate the revelation this movie exposes. I normally think of documentaries as boring. This one was not. It was very engaging as well as enlightening. I highly recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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William L

This 92-minute documentary offers today's American audiences a clearly defined, culturally relevant central premise presented with a wealth of contextual information and compelling evidence, and it manages to do so while remaining eminently relatable and keeping real people at the heart of the story. Both moving and informative, the film is a feast for the hearts and minds of viewers whose lives have been affected by what happens where cultural traditions and norms, the transmission and translation of sacred texts, religious faith formation, family relations, and social justice concerns intersect.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/24

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Mark P

A well researched and calmly presented documentary on potentially very emotive subject. As someone with some years of theological training, I was impressed by the thoroughness of the research carried out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Doug G

An impressive, well-researched and clearly explained documentary.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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segive o

Excellent documentary, beautifully produced. Beautifully summarized what I spent 6 months learning by myself, so I'm happy to recommend this incredible resource for others!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Ed Oxford

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Jena Serbu

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Jill Woodward

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1946 is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring Commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film's creators, and original music by Grammy winning artist Mary Lambert, 1946 is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring.

Director: Sharon Roggio
Producer: Sharon Roggio, Jena Serbu
Screenwriter: Jena Serbu, Jill Woodward, Jena Serbu, Jill Woodward
Distributor: ACOWSAY
Production Co: ZUM Communications, ACOWSAY, Sweetbreadstudios, Quest for Biblical Truth
Genre: Documentary, History, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 1, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 32m

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