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Taking a Chance on God (2011)
54 min | Documentary, Biography, History

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Taking a Chance on God (2011)

54 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Taking A Chance On God chronicles the extraordinary life and legacy of 85 year old John McNeill, gay Catholic priest, founder of the LGBT spiritual movement, and pioneering voice of gay liberation. Refusing to betray his own conscience, ...See moreTaking A Chance On God chronicles the extraordinary life and legacy of 85 year old John McNeill, gay Catholic priest, founder of the LGBT spiritual movement, and pioneering voice of gay liberation. Refusing to betray his own conscience, McNeill stood up to the man who became Pope Benedict XVI and would not be silenced. The Film depicts McNeill's remarkable journey: growing up in Buffalo, escaping death as a POW in Nazi Germany, falling in love with his husband, writing groundbreaking books, coming out on national television, calling for compassion and justice during the AIDS crisis, and celebrating the unique spiritual gifts of LGBT people. Theologians, journalists, activists, and LGBT religious figures, including openly gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, movingly testify to McNeill's influence and importance. Written by Anonymous See less

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32 cast members

Name	Known for
Ginny Apuzzo Self - Human Rights Activist Self - Human Rights Activist See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
James Bernauer Self - Boston College (as Rev. James Bernauer SJ) Self - Boston College (as Rev. James Bernauer SJ) See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Tom Brokaw Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas (1970)
Anita Bryant Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Roger & Me (1989)
Robert Carter Self (as Rev. Robert Carter SJ) Self (as Rev. Robert Carter SJ) See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Charles Chiarelli Self Self See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Kate Clinton Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer	Smash (2012)
Ann Clune Self - Binghamton, NY Self - Binghamton, NY See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Jim Clune Self - Binghamton, NY Self - Binghamton, NY See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Rose Dececchi Self - Charlie's sister Self - Charlie's sister See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Phil Donahue Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Body of War (2007)
James Fisk Self - LAPD (archive footage) (as Inspector James Fisk) Self - LAPD (archive footage) (as Inspector James Fisk) See fewer	CBS Reports (1959)
Ken Gomolka Self - Dignity NY Self - Dignity NY See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Andy Humm Self - Journalist Self - Journalist See fewer	Gay USA (1985)
Mary E. Hunt Self - Theologian (as Dr. Mary E. Hunt) Self - Theologian (as Dr. Mary E. Hunt) See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Linda Jairam Self - Charlie's niece Self - Charlie's niece See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Larry King Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Ghostbusters (1984)
James Lloyd Self - Chaplain, Courage Apostolate (as Rev. James Lloyd CSP) Self - Chaplain, Courage Apostolate (as Rev. James Lloyd CSP) See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Bernard Lynch Self (as Rev. Bernard Lynch) Self (as Rev. Bernard Lynch) See fewer	AIDS: A Priest's Testament (1988)
Dan McCarthy Self - Chaplain, Dignity NY (as Rev. Dan McCarthy) Self - Chaplain, Dignity NY (as Rev. Dan McCarthy) See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
John J. McNeill Self (as Rev. John McNeill) Self (as Rev. John McNeill) See fewer	I Can't Marry You (2004)
Samuel Menashe Self - Poet Self - Poet See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Virginia Ramey Mollenkott Self Self See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Robert Raines Self - Director, Kirkridge, 1974-1994 (as Rev. Robert Raines) Self - Director, Kirkridge, 1974-1994 (as Rev. Robert Raines) See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Gene Robinson Self - Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire (as Bishop Gene Robinson) Self - Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire (as Bishop Gene Robinson) See fewer	Wonderfully Made - LGBTQ+R(eligion) (2022)
William Smith Self - Moral Theologian (as Msgr. William Smith) Self - Moral Theologian (as Msgr. William Smith) See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Charles Socarides Self (archive footage) (as Dr. Charles Socarides) Self (archive footage) (as Dr. Charles Socarides) See fewer	Equinox (1986)
John Sorenson Self - Dade County Morals & Juvenile Squad (archive footage) (as Detective John Sorenson) Self - Dade County Morals & Juvenile Squad (archive footage) (as Detective John Sorenson) See fewer
John Stasio Self - Easton Mountain Self - Easton Mountain See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)
Jimmy Swaggart Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Frances and Friends (1992)
Mike Wallace Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	60 Minutes (1968)
Nancy Wilson Self - Moderator, Metropolitan Community Church (as Rev. Nancy Wilson) Self - Moderator, Metropolitan Community Church (as Rev. Nancy Wilson) See fewer	Taking a Chance on God (2011)