1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture

This is truly a one of a kind film that stands to bring victory in the fight against homophobia and religious cruelty.

A provocative, well-researched, and eye-opening documentary.

Importantly, the documentary digs into the deep difficulty of navigating matters of faith and firmly held beliefs

Roggio uses her own complex story as the queer daughter of a minister to examine an extraordinary discovery, the false translation of the word homosexual in the bible, and how it has been used to promote a horrific anti-gay agenda by conservative churches

Using scholarly research, the film finds proof of mistranslations that have led to misunderstandings, extensive abuse and ruptured relationships. And filmmaker Sharon Roggio is grappling with this topic in a way that's remarkably personal.

Despite the need to address some political points directly... Roggio makes a determined effort to see the best in everyone. This sometimes comes across as naïve...

Roggio has a deeply personal connection to the material, and framing it through her own experiences gives the film an emotional, as well as theological, heft.

While 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture declines, from our point of view, due to a somewhat sentimental plea for a certain need for faith, it is commendable in its desire for a Bible that evolves with the times. [Full review in Spanish]

Director Sharon “Rocky” Roggio delves into the fascinating work of etymology.

The film team deciphers his letters and suggest that they’re reading the Bible through a queer lens. In doing so, 1946: A Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture illustrates the value of diverse perspectives and inclusive practices.