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For the Bible Tells Me So

2007·Movie
1h 38min
81
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.
Religious CriticismLGBTQ+ IssuesSocial JusticeBiblical InterpretationDocumentaryUS PoliticsFaith and SexualityHomophobia

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Where can I stream For the Bible Tells Me So legally?

For the Bible Tells Me So is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is For the Bible Tells Me So worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is For the Bible Tells Me So?

1 h 38 min

For the Bible Tells Me So runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on For the Bible Tells Me So?

Critics86
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see For the Bible Tells Me So much the same way.

What language is For the Bible Tells Me So in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch For the Bible Tells Me So?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for For the Bible Tells Me So in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does For the Bible Tells Me So use?

Medium BlendingDeep SouthStrawman Political

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for For the Bible Tells Me So, including Medium Blending, Deep South, Strawman Political.