The divide of sexuality within the Church

Elliott, Kitty and Alex

Group Three

What will it be about?

• The controversy surrounding gay and lesbian Christians

• We aim to provide an unbiased documentary by looking at both sides of the argument.

What are our influences?

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• Louis Theroux - a controversial documentary maker

What are our influences?

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• BBC Video Nation – Short, niche based documentaries

Is it viable?

For interviews:

• A newly trained vicar (Telling what she has been recently taught on the matter)

• A lesbian rev who’s chief executive for the LGCM (Pro)

• Everyday people (Range of views)• Another clergy member (Against)

Where would it be filmed?

• Vicars homes• Inside/Outside

churches (establishing)

• Streatham high street

• After service

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How would it work as a five minute extract?

• Beginning• There is no real

end to the debate• Keep limited but

crucial views of interviewees

Why would a channel want to commission our

documentary?• Unique• Related to current affairs• Controversial• Educational