Fish Out of Water (2009 film) explained

Fish Out of Water
Director:	Ky Dickens
Producer:	Ky Dickens Katy Haggis Kristen Kaza Fawzia Mirza
Music:	Kaki King
Distributor:	First Run Features^[1]
Runtime:	60 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Budget:	$45,000

Fish Out of Water is a 2009 documentary film by director Ky Dickens.^[2] The film showcases the seven Bible verses that are most often used to condemn homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Dickens spoke with ministers on both sides of the debate surrounding homosexuality and the Bible for the film.^{[3] [4]}

Awards and recognition

• Documentary centerpiece - Reeling Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival for 2009^{[5] [6]}
• Audience Choice runner-up - Wichita's Tall Grass Film Festival
• Jury Prize for Best Documentary - Show Me Social Justice Film Festival^[7]
• Best Festival Release with a Lesbian Character runner up - After Ellen Visibility Award^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dickens revisits Vanderbilt to screen debut film. 21 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324084155/http://www.yellowwingproductions.com/assets/press/OUT_ABOUT_Complete_Article.pdf. 24 March 2012. dead.
2. News: Chicago Sun Times. The Scriptures on sexuality. 6 November 2009.
3. Web site: Religious experience. 17 May 2011.
4. Web site: Chicago filmmaker focuses on gays and the Bible. 3 December 2008 . 17 May 2011.
5. Web site: Reeling Film Fest 2009 Reeling in the 'Fish'. 4 November 2009 . 17 May 2011.
6. Web site: UCM Gallery's visiting lectures series hosts filmmaker Ky Dickens. 21 May 2011. 29 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110929144830/http://www.digitalburg.com/artman2/publish/Fine_Art_25/UCM_Gallery_s_visiting_lectures_series_hosts_filmmaker_Ky_Dickens_printer.shtml. dead.
7. Web site: The Wingnuts Had a Point. 23 September 2010 . 21 May 2011.
8. Web site: The AfterEllen.com 2009 Visibility Awards. 21 May 2011.