ABOUT THE FILM

LOGLINE

Seeking to uncover the origins of the rabid homophobia of the conservative church, a gay seminary scholar and a straight activist make a shocking discovery: In 1946 an erroneous translation of the term homosexual in the Bible that has been weaponized against the LGBTQIA+ community ever since.

LONG SYNOPSIS

1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice.

Featuring commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film’s creators, 1946 is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring. While other documentaries have been successful in their attempt to treat the symptom of homophobia in the church, 1946 is working to diagnose and treat the disease—Biblical Literalism.

1946 is actively seeking outlets to share and amplify this ground-breaking information, shedding light on the senseless negative impact a simple mistranslation has had on society, specifically the LGBTQ+ community. This documentary’s goal is to spread understanding, compassion and hope around what can be a divisive and painful issue. As organizations and individuals seek greater understanding around diversity, equity, and inclusion, the film’s research and discoveries are paramount in answering the question: where did this even begin?

Director Sharon “Rocky” Roggio

Producers Jena Serbu, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio

Executive Producers Daniel Karslake, Todd & Teresa Silver, Sabrina Merage Naim, Dr. Jun Love Young

Editor Jill Woodward

Cinematographers Tyler Eichorst, Samuel Emerson Morgan, Collier Landry

Music Mary Lambert

Featuring Kathy Baldock, Ed Oxford, Mdiv, Pastor Salvatore Roggio, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio, Dr. Trevor W. Thompson, Rev. Dr. Angela N. Parker, Rev. Dr. Cheryl Anderson, Rabbi Steven Greenberg, Rev. David S. Fearon, Dr. David Potter, Netto Montoya, Jena Serbu, Collier Landry

FESTIVALS
2022: DOC NYC (World Premiere)

AWARDS
Audience Award (DOC NYC, Wicked Queer Boston)
Jury Award (Wicked Queer Boston)
Dream Maker Award (Cleveland International)
Roxanne Mueller Audience Choice Award (Cleveland International)
Best Documentary Jury Award Honorable Mention (Outshine LGBTQ+ Miami)
Best Documentary Audience Award Honorable Mention (Outshine LGBTQ+ Miami)
Audience Award—Best Film (Rainbow Visions Edmonton)
Jury Award, Best Documentary (Out on Film), Audience Award, Best Documentary Runner-Up (Out on Film)
Audience Choice — Feature (Hot Springs)

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Digital Download