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Reading of David and Jonathan

A New Screenplay by Stephen Williams

When: June 2, 2:00 PM
Where: Salt Lake City Library Auditorium (410 So. 200 E.) Moved to Classroom C downstairs
What: Reading of New Screenplay, David and Jonathan, by filmmaker Stephen Williams
Who: Reading by well-known local actors:

Anne Decker, Teri Cowan, Kim Blackett
Don Farmer, Aaron Swenson, Nick Zacharias
Darrin Doman, Leticia Velez, Daisy Blake
Peder Melhuse

Join us as local actors read filmmaker Stephen Williams’ newest script, David and Jonathan. The film examines the inner life of a prominent, devout married Mormon man struggling with his homosexuality. The character’s inner turmoil is juxtaposed against the often bitter public/ religious feud over this divisive issue. The film explores the tension between sexual identity versus cultural identity. The film is representative of the struggle of many gay Mormon men.
Audience feedback is solicited and may help shape the evolution of the final screenplay. Click in “Comments” above this post to leave your feedback.

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Blessing – Independent Film by Stephen Williams

Collage of pictures from Blessing Blessing – An independent film by Stephen Williams – is an important film dealing with the subject of including a gay Mormon family member in a sacred family ordinance, a priesthood blessing. This forum is for people to discuss their responces to the film. The official website for the film is http://protextfilms.com, and this blog is embedded in that website.