A gay teen in a religious town faces hostility from family and community over his sexuality. His best friend Esther tries to "cure" him after he comes out to her.
Why Does God Hate Me? is a warm and funny gay short film about a religious teenager convinced that his sexuality makes him fundamentally wrong. Joel Ashton McCarthy balances satire with genuine affection, giving the film a hopeful message without making its conflict feel trivial. The journey from fear toward self-acceptance is both accessible and uplifting.
A gay teen in a religious town faces hostility from family and community over his sexuality. His best friend Esther tries to "cure" him after he comes out to her.
Why Does God Hate Me? is a warm and funny gay short film about a religious teenager convinced that his sexuality makes him fundamentally wrong. Joel Ashton McCarthy balances satire with genuine affection, giving the film a hopeful message without making its conflict feel trivial. The journey from fear toward self-acceptance is both accessible and uplifting.
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