Jerry DeWitt had been preaching in and around Beauregard Parish, Louisiana since he was 17 years old. Full of warmth and practiced in the fiery oratory of the Pentecostal faith, he was a popular figure around town. He even planned to run for mayor. But when his 85-year old aunt discovered he was an atheist, the news spread quickly. Within a year he had lost his job (his employer was pressured by the local city council to fire him), the bank had foreclosed on his house and his wife had left him. But Jerry’s story only begins there. Thrust into the limelight by a New York Times profile, he sets an audacious goal: to create a sustainable human-centered ministry in the heart of the Bible Belt. Why are we making a documentary film about Jerry? Films that tap into real people’s stories can help viewers understand the consequences of policy decisions on individuals, families and communities. It puts a human face on the issue. Vivid, character-driven stories can inspire others to tell their own stories, share ideas and take action One of goals is to help people who are afraid to come out an nonbelievers to feel accepted.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:49:31 +0000
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