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Q Cinema continues its 10th Annual Film Festival with the Texas Premiere of director Robert Cary’s feature film, Save Me, which will be screened with the short film, Is It A Choice?

Though there is no sound scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be changed, the ex-gay movement has been at the polarizing center of religious and sexual debates in the U.S. since the 1970s. Save Me is an exceptionally layered, intelligent and sensitive drama that stars two openly gay actors. Mark (Chad Allen) is a self-destructive addict hooked to anonymous sex and narcotics who finally hits bottom. Concerned for his welfare, his brother checks him into Genesis House, an ex-gay Christian ministry located in the sandy landscape of New Mexico, and uncoincidentally miles from anywhere. Overseen by a compassionate husband and wife team, Gayle (Judith Light) and Ted (Stephen Lang), their life’s mission is to guide, young gay men to convert to heterosexuality by offering spiritual guidance through a 12-step program.

Initially rebellious and suspicious of the ministry’s work, Mark soon develops a close bond with some of the other residents, especially with Scott (Robert Gant), a Genesis resident and “level 5” mentor charged with guiding Mark through the steps. Protective of her new charge and nursing a painful secret, Gayle becomes increasingly wary of Scott’s intentions as Mark and Scott’s affinity for each other strengthens. Forced to confront values that she holds true, Gayle has to finally face some truths about love.

Director Daniel G. Karslake’s Is It A Choice? answers the age-old question with an hilarious animated sequence from the documentary For the Bible Tells Me So.

Combined Running Time: 100 min.

Location: Rose Marine Theater
1440 North Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76106

Single Admission: $8.00

Tickets to the complete 2008 Q Cinema Festival are also available by clicking here.