Call Me Troy
Title: Call Me Troy
Director: Scott Bloom
Producers: Scott Bloom and Larry Diamond
Studio: Tragoidia Moving Pictures
Year: 2007
100 minutes
Available: Tragoidia
Call
me Troy
is a documentary about the life of Troy Perry, the founder of a
largely gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-identified church
denomination, the Metropolitan Community Churches.
According to the
back of the DVD package, this documentary won the Audience Awards for
the Best Documentary at Cinekink, at the Austin Gay and Lesbian Film
Festival, and at the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
Troy Perry's life is important, because Troy Perry is one of America's gay
rights pioneers. Troy was involved in some of the most important
political struggles for gay rights in the United States, including,
but not limited to, the struggle for same-sex marriage. Troy was a
key organizer in the first Pride parade in Los Angeles. According to
the film, the Metropolitan Community Church purchased the first
property owned by any gay organization in the country.
The documentary includes video clips of Troy Perry sharing stories about
his life. As the story of Troy's life and contributions unwinds,
clips of Troy's childhood, Troy's preaching, clips of Troy's social
justice activities and interviews of Troy's brother, Troy's mother
and other people who know Troy Perry. The documentary describes how
society treated gay and lesbian people were treated in the early
years of Troy Perry's ministry as the pastor of a queer congregation.
Parts of the documentary are powerful and moving. This video is a must
watch, because the video shows how people moved by the Spirit can
change the world. The documentary also helps people understand that the
role of churches in the gay rights movement, as in the civil rights movement,
was pivotal.
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