Fish Out of Water (film)
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Fish Out of Water is a 2009 documentary film by director Ky Dickens. The film showcases the seven Bible
verses that are most often used to condemn homosexuality
and same-sex marriage
. Dickens talked with ministers on both sides of the debate surrounding homosexuality and the Bible for the film.
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
verses that are most often used to condemn homosexuality
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
and same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Supporters of legal recognition for same-sex marriage typically refer to such recognition as marriage equality....
. Dickens talked with ministers on both sides of the debate surrounding homosexuality and the Bible for the film.
Awards and recognition
- Documentary centerpiece - Reeling Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival for 2009
- Audience Choice runner-up - Wichita's Tall Grass Film Festival
- Jury Prize for Best Documentary - Show Me Social Justice Film Festival
- Best Festival Release with a Lesbian Character runner up - After Ellen Visibility Award