How God Created Us: Coming Out in the Catholic Church (2022) | Movie

How God Created Us: Coming Out in the Catholic Church movie

🎬 Title: How God Created Us: Coming Out in the Catholic Church / Wie Gott uns schuf – Coming Out in der katholischen Kirche

Story: In a groundbreaking ARD documentary, 125 individuals employed by the Catholic Church in Germany publicly embrace their queer identities. This courageous reveal features a diverse group—ranging from priests and religious brothers to parish assistants, educators, and social workers—who share their experiences of advocacy for their faith community. Many recount facing significant challenges, including the threat of job loss, due to their sexual orientation. These testimonies unveil a culture marked by intimidation and fear, where authenticity can lead to a precarious work environment. The documentary amplifies the voices of those who practice their faith daily while facing degradation and ostracization from the institution they serve.

⭐ Rating: 8.5 (1 vote)

📅 Release date: January 24, 2022

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour

🎭 Genres: Documentary, TV Movie

🎬 Director: Peter Wozny, Hajo Seppelt, Katharina Kühn, Marc Rosenthal

✍️ Writers: Peter Wozny, Katharina Kühn, Marc Rosenthal, Hajo Seppelt

🌍 Country: Germany

🏢 Production Companies: EyeOpening Media, RBB, SWR, NDR, ARD

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👥 Cast: Ralf Klein (Self), Carla Bieling (Self), Theo Schenkel (Self), Monika Schmelter (Self), Marie Kortenbusch (Self), Rainer Teuber (Self), Helmut Dieser (Self), Thomas Schüller (Self), Marco Politi (Self)

Editor’s Note: This documentary, “How God Created Us: Coming Out in the Catholic Church,” directed by Peter Wozny, strikes a balance between narrative depth and visual engagement. It focuses on personal stories over flashy presentation, with standout performances from Ralf Klein, Carla Bieling, and Theo Schenkel, providing a human touch to the narrative. Running for 1 hour, the pacing is deliberate and effectively maintains viewer interest. While it has some imperfections, its emotional weight and authenticity make it a worthwhile watch. If this subject resonates with you, be sure to add it to your viewing list.

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