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From an ex-gay pastor to Bible scams and Scientology defectors — Sundance goes to church
http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2085743-155/from-an-ex-gay-pastor-to-bibleBy PEGGY FLETCHER STACK | The Salt Lake Tribune
First Published Jan 24 2015 09:00AM • Last Updated Jan 24 2015 12:08 pm
Courtesy | Lionsgate Don Verdean (Sam Rockwell, left) and Boaz (Jemaine Clement, right) in DON VERDEAN.
Faith on film » Movies explore God, family, power, belief, deception and more — and do so through personal spiritual journeys and even humor.
Jesus in an epic battle with the devil, who coincidentally looks like the Christian Savior's identical twin. A former gay activist turned pastor who condemns his earlier self. A biblical archaeologist caught up in a comedic scam for lost artifacts. The Church of Scientology as seen by those who have left it.
These are among the figures, stories and institutions on display at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, several of which should resonate with Mormons and other religious folk. The films tap spiritual feelings, explore dogma and analyze the abuse of power familiar to a variety of believers.
Oh, and make us laugh.
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