Family Fundamentals
With a rare gift for unflinching impartiality, director Arthur Dong delves into the lives and attitudes of fundamentalist families who actively oppose homosexuality, despite having gay offspring themselves.
Top Cast
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Cynthia Alardo
Self
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Phil Alardo
Self
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Brian Bennett
Self
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Kathleen Bremner
Self - Expert Psychologist
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Paul Bremner
Self - Kathleen's husband
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Guy Foti
Self - David's partner
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David Jester
Self - Kathleen's grandson
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Susan Jester
Self - Kathleen's daughter
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Brett Matthews
Self - Son of a Mormon Bishop
Overview
With a rare gift for unflinching impartiality, director Arthur Dong delves into the lives and attitudes of fundamentalist families who actively oppose homosexuality, despite having gay offspring themselves.
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