T he C onstant Process

A short film about the theology, activism and spiritual journey of the Reverend Susan Russell.

Susan's story is compelling in that her faith and her sexuality are inextricably tied. Her life long spiritual journey from being a self described "cultural Christian" to becoming a priest, led directly to her coming out as a lesbian.

This is a challenging idea for many within Christianity who regard homosexuality as a grave sin and reject the notion of a lesbian in the priesthood. Yet Susan's most intimate experience of the divine is one of confirmation that she should be the person and the priest that God made her to be.

Susan is a senior associate at All Saints Church in Pasadena CA. She is the president of Integrity International and a member of the Human RIghts Campaign's religion council. She has been featured widely in the media from Good Morning America, to CNN, to the Boston Globe, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and many others.

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Cast and crew

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Read transcript of an interview with Susan

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TRT: 19:31

Stereo Audio

Acquisition formats: 16mm & S8mm

Final format: Standard definition video

Aspect ratio 4X3 with 1.66 hard matte

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Susan debates gay rights on The News Hour