In My Father's Church takes a thoughtful look at filmmaker Charissa King's coming to terms with her lesbianism within the wider context of her family and social life and religious beliefs. Charissa's father, a United Methodist Church minister, has quietly been supportive of his daughter's relationship with her partner Kelly, but when she announces plans to marry, he doesn't offer to perform the ceremony—which could presumably put his career at risk, given the Methodist church's stand against same-sex marriage—and the job of marrying Charissa and Kelly ultimately goes to her uncle, a Unitarian church minister. King is loquacious and often narrates in the relaxed manner of a video diary, while including footage of herself and Kelly talking about their relationship (in general) and impending matrimony (in specific), while additional interviews conducted throughout the period of the couple's courtship and eventual marriage reveal a complex intellectual and emotional journey of self-discovery for all involved. An insightful look into one of the many personal stories that lie behind the tabloid headlines and political in-fighting about gay marriage, this is recommended. Aud: C, P. (A. Cantú)
In My Father's Church: A Wedding Diary
(2004) 49 min. VHS or DVD: $89: public libraries; $295: colleges & universities. Women Make Movies. PPR. Color cover. Volume 21, Issue 5
In My Father's Church: A Wedding Diary
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