Brief synopsys of ‘David and Jonathan’ added on ProTextFilms.com

“Blessing” is a film destined to be a great resource to help open lines of family discussion in Gay Mormon families as well as families of any faith. Blessing is a very powerful and moving film that has already touched the hearts of people wherever is has been shown. Whether you are “gay” or “straight” the message in this Gay Mormon film by Stephen Williams will help you to analyze your personal biases or prejudices about the Gay Mormon men and women or just gay men and women you come in contact with everyday. Steven Williams is also working on his first full length feature about the struggles of Gay Mormon, father well respected in the Mormon Church as he tries to deny his gay feelings and strives to maintain his activity in the church and the affect that struggle has on his marriage and family. Stephen Williams is currently in the process of acquiring funding to produce this new Gay Mormon feature film.

“David and Jonathan” Evolving

I sat down with Stephen Williams Sunday and had a long chat about the changes that were being introduced into the screenplay, as a result of the comment from actors and audiences that had given feedback to him.  I think the changes are going to have a huge impact on the film in a meaningful way.  I was able to share some of my thoughts, from my own experience, with him and the paradigm shift I felt that needed to take place in the minds and hearts of the audiences.  Stephen feverishly took notes and so we will have to wait and see how all of the feedback and input come together to create the final screenplay.  Now if he can just the the money and backers he needs to start filming.  Wow what a powefrul resource this film is going to be.  I see film festival awards in the future, knowing Stephen Williams talent.

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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