Two people hug and smile at a pride rally in the rain. They are covered by a gay pride flag and are being cheered on by people on the sidelines.
Mama Bears
Still from Mama Bears
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Directed & Produced by

Daresha Kyi

Did you know there are over 5,000 conservative, Christian mothers who accept their LGBTQ children? Spread across the country but connected through private Facebook groups, they call themselves “mama bears” because of the ferocity with which they fight to protect their offspring. Along with stories of LGBTQ people who have suffered from religious intolerance and familial rejection and conversations with affirming and non-affirming theologians and ministers, Mama Bears, will introduce audiences to several mothers at different stages on the journey toward acceptance to form a rich tapestry around the complex intersections of politics, religion, faith, and true, unconditional love.

Mama Bears is a participant of the 2019 (Egg)celerator Lab.

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