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Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music

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Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music explores the untold stories of million-selling Christian music artists who bravely came out of the closet--only to have their careers cancelled or cut short by the industry they once defined. The film also spotlights a new generation of openly queer musicians seeking to reshape faith-based music, bypassing traditional Christian radio and breaking through on platforms like iTunes and Spotify, where they are topping the Christian charts and reaching audiences hungry for authenticity. At the intersection of faith, identity, and artistry, this powerful documentary explores how queer voices are disrupting the conservative stronghold of Christian music while building a more inclusive soundtrack for the faithful--despite escalating hatred and discrimination across the globe.

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Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome Jun 1
Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music is beautiful truth that is far louder than those who try to take the music away. Go to Full Review Bobby LePire Film Threat May 6
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This is a must-watch for music fans, LGBTQIA+ cinephiles, and Christians who wish to understand how LGBTQIA+ members can exist in the church. In short, it has something for anyone to relate to and is well told and expertly paced. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ry Levey

Director

Flamy Grant

Self

Semler

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Ray Boltz

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Billy Newton-Davis

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Marsha Stevens-Pino

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Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music

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Synopsis Song Silenced: Coming Out in Christian Music explores the untold stories of million-selling Christian music artists who bravely came out of the closet--only to have their careers cancelled or cut short by the industry they once defined. The film also spotlights a new generation of openly queer musicians seeking to reshape faith-based music, bypassing traditional Christian radio and breaking through on platforms like iTunes and Spotify, where they are topping the Christian charts and reaching audiences hungry for authenticity. At the intersection of faith, identity, and artistry, this powerful documentary explores how queer voices are disrupting the conservative stronghold of Christian music while building a more inclusive soundtrack for the faithful--despite escalating hatred and discrimination across the globe.
Director
Ry Levey
Producer
Cheryl Dillard Staurulakis, James Carson, Ry Levey
Screenwriter
Ry Levey
Production Co
RBL Films, Orama Filmworks, Substance Production
Genre
Documentary, Faith & Spirituality, LGBTQ+, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 23m