Believer

Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Tue, May 1, 2018 9:30 PM
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Thu, May 3, 2018 9:30 PM
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Fri, May 4, 2018 6:45 PM
Film Info
Runtime:101
Copyright:2017
Country Listing:USA
Premiere Status:International Premiere
Rating:PG
Festival Info
Festival Year:2018
Language:English
Program Category:Special Presentations
Film Subjects:Children & Youth
LGBT Cultures & Issues
Music & Musicians
Religion & Spirituality
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Don Argott
Producer(s):Heather Parry
Sheena M. Joyce
Robert Reynolds
Executive Producer(s):Michael Rapino
Adam Milano
Dan Reynolds
Don Argott
Willie Mercer
Jeff Ciabattari
Editor(s):Demian Fenton
Cinematography:Anton Floquet
Composer:Hans Zimmer
Sound:Bryan Parker
Pete Nichols
Tim Hoogenakker
Noah Dunbar

Description

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds has it all: a hugely successful career, a beautiful family, fame and fortune. But as the devoutly Mormon musician learned about the increasing suicide rate amongst LGBTQ youth in Utah, often as a result of church policies, he realized his faith and his beliefs were at odds. Teaming up with openly gay Mormon performer Tyler Glenn, lead singer of Neon Trees, they created LoveLoud, a music festival designed to build bridges and spark dialogue between the church and the LGBTQ community. Believer drops us into the intense lead-up to the event, filled with frantic planning sessions, roadblocks thrown up by external forces and heartbreaking meetings with the youth affected by the church's unwavering objection to their sexual orientation. A powerful story of standing up for what you believe in and using your voice to amplify those unheard, Believer reminds us that through listening, learning and collaborating, acceptance and change are possible. Shane Smith

Additional Information

CBC - "What's queer at Hot Docs? A guide to everything LGBTQ at North America's biggest documentary event."