(Screenshot from trailer at ForTheyKnow.org.)
ORLANDO | One Orlando Alliance, the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College and the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at Valencia’s East Campus are hosting a special online screening and discussion of Daniel Karslake’s documentary film, “For They Know Not What They Do.”
“For They Know Not What They Do,” Karslake’s follow-up to his hit documentary “For the Bible Tells Me So,” examines the intersection of religion, sexual orientation and gender identity in America and looks at the conservative movement against the LGBTQ community since the legalization of same-sex marriage.
The film features four families of faith including Rob and Linda Robertson, who were encouraged by their evangelical church family to put their son, Ryan, in conversion therapy; David and Sally McBride, life-long Presbyterians who were shocked when their youngest boy came out to them as a transgender woman; Victor Baez and Annette Febo, whose Catholic tradition and Puerto Rican upbringing greatly concerned their gay son; and Harold and Coleen Porcher, a mixed-race couple whose child endured self-harm before their parents’ acceptance enabled them to come to terms with their gender.
“Alongside these family stories of faith, rejection, validation, tragedy and triumph, the film weaves together unique perspectives from religious leaders,” the filmmakers state in a press release. “Through love, reconciliation and acceptance, ‘For They Know Not What They Do’ takes us on a journey of understanding what connects us all and gives us the courage to embrace each other.”
The film and panel discussion are free. To register, go to Eventbrite.com/e/145798562425. Once registered, you will receive special link and password to view the film from March 21-28. The panel and group discussion will take place over Zoom March 28 from 2-3 p.m. ET. The Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event.
The event’s Facebook page does carry a content warning, stating “this important film addresses the sensitive topics of political and religious intolerance for the LGBTQ+ community and includes references to violence (including the Pulse tragedy) and suicide. Please be aware of these realities as you prepare to view the film. Content may not be appropriate for all viewers.”
For more information on the film, visit ForTheyKnow.org, and watch the trailer below.
