1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted a Culture

What if the word “homosexual” was never intended to be in the bible? Seeking to uncover the origins of the rabid homophobia of the conservative church, a gay seminary scholar and a straight activist make a shocking discovery: in 1946, an erroneous translation of the term “homosexual” in the Bible has been weaponized against the LGBTQIA+ community ever since. Director Rocky Roggio uses her own complicated history as the queer daughter of a minister as a point of departure to bring us this fascinating personal investigation.

What if the word “homosexual” was never intended to be in the bible? 1946 is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians, to a grave mistranslation of the Bible, in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University that unveil astonishing new revelations, and cast significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film's creators, and original music by Grammy-winning artist Mary Lambert, 1946: The MistransationThat Shifted a Culture is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring.