Things We Shouldn't Talk About
The documentary
Things We Shouldn't Talk About
The documentary
The documentary
The documentary
Based on his multi-award-winning short film, activist filmmaker Robbie Kruithoff explores the societal backlash and growing divide triggered by increasing queer rights and the rise of extreme Ideologies.
This documentary delves into the complex intersection of faith, sexuality, and gender with a particular focus on the worsening mental health outcomes faced by queer youth.
Robbie seeks to highlight the human impact of this culture war as he encounters a diverse array of individuals and ideologies on his journey across America. Robbie’s personal struggles with depression, suicide, and homelessness, as the gay son of strict Pentecostal pastors, colors every step of his journey and fuels his mission to not cause greater division, but to heal families and communities, while bringing the perpetrators to light.
As a former evangelical, Robbie is uniquely positioned to understand the impassioned ideology of extreme religious ideologies, and the importance of faith. And, as a suicide survivor, he connects with other survivors struggling in a society that has been irreparably harmed.
This film explores how this culture war has a direct effect on all Americans. In a society so obsessed with, “I,” and “THEM,” how do we find our common humanity? By examining the damaging rhetoric on both sides of this cultural divide, Robbie questions what outcome hatred, although seemingly justified, ultimately has, and how accountable we all are.
“Things We Shouldn’t Talk About” is a provocative and often controversial examination of the complexities surrounding the bitter division in this country. Robbie doesn’t offer simple solutions; but rather, he poses the question: with so much at stake, how can we not talk about it?
Gene is an Emmy-award winning Producer/Director. His films have feature actors including Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Ethan Hawke, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and many more.
Gene is an Executive Producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary film American Symphony about Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste and writer Suleika Jaouad.
Gene is also
Gene is an Emmy-award winning Producer/Director. His films have feature actors including Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Ethan Hawke, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and many more.
Gene is an Executive Producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary film American Symphony about Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste and writer Suleika Jaouad.
Gene is also a producer of the new Disney+ and National Geographic TV series Photographer. And Gene was a Co-Producer on the Emmy Award-winning film The First Wave.
William is a BAFTA nominated documentary filmmaker focused on gender inequality, immigration, queer rights, and climate change. illiam was also awarded grants from BAFTA and the Fund for Investigative Journalism. His video journalism is currently featured in Time, Teen Vogue, The GroundTruth Project, BRIC Media, and Al Jazeera.
Robbie Kruithoff is a multi award-winning director known for his latest short film which received 11 wins across 18 film festivals. Robbie has worked extensively with LGBTQ+ nonprofits around the world. He is also the co-founder of Wrong Turn Productions.
This film is extremely personal for Robbie. Growing up the gay son of two Pentecostal
Robbie Kruithoff is a multi award-winning director known for his latest short film which received 11 wins across 18 film festivals. Robbie has worked extensively with LGBTQ+ nonprofits around the world. He is also the co-founder of Wrong Turn Productions.
This film is extremely personal for Robbie. Growing up the gay son of two Pentecostal pastors, he struggled with mental illness, suicide, intravenous drug addiction, and homelessness. In more recent years, through his work with LGBTQ+ crisis organizations around the country, Robbie witnessed a frightening trend of an increase in suicide, homelessness, and abuse toward queer youth . To understand why, he spent that last five year journeying across America, following the trail of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, hate crimes, and escalating hostility.
William Nobel is an Atlanta native with a diverse background in the entertainment industry. William set out to explore the vibrant entertainment hubs of Los Angeles and New York where he studied film and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts. Immersed in these creative environments, he gained invaluable experience and forged connections th
William Nobel is an Atlanta native with a diverse background in the entertainment industry. William set out to explore the vibrant entertainment hubs of Los Angeles and New York where he studied film and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts. Immersed in these creative environments, he gained invaluable experience and forged connections that would shape his career. William’s time in both cities allowed him to expand his artistic horizons and further develop his skills as a writer-producer. Through his work as a writer-producer and the establishment of his production company, Wrong Turn Films, William strives to create content that resonates with audiences, sparks conversation, and leaves a lasting impression.
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