An Act of Love

2015 • Directed by

Scott Sheppard

Documentary, Drama, Family

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

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.