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202291 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Social Inequality

Mama Bears

202291 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Two conservative Christian mothers advocate for LGBTQ+ rights while supporting their children and others in the community.

Lgbtq Rights Social Inequality

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Two conservative Christian mothers advocate for LGBTQ+ rights while supporting their children and others in the community.

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Daresha Kyi

Daresha Kyidirector

Amy Benchdirector

Kathryn M. Moseleywriter

Scotch Ellis Loring

Scotch Ellis Loringcast

Hajer S.I. Salemcast

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Sara Cunningham and Angela McCaskill advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. Both are conservative Christian mothers known as "Mama Bears." They support their children and others in the LGBTQ+ community. The documentary features the story of a young lesbian who struggles with self-acceptance. Their personal narratives illustrate the role of allyship in promoting understanding and acceptance. Directed by Amy Bench, the film runs for 91 minutes and was released in 2022.

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