Event Details
As part of our Peace Voices efforts, join us for a film screening of Pray Away
About the film:
In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a Bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world.
But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex-gay" movement’s rise to power, its unscientific influence, and its legacy of profound harm.
Following the film, please join us for a panel discussion moderated by community faith leader(s) and members of Upstate PRIDE.
Resources
For many audience members, watching PRAY AWAY can be an emotionally intense experience. Here are some resources to prioritize your mental health before, during, and after viewing the film.