Independent Lens S24E16 - Mama Bears
Independent Lens (1999)
S24E16 Mama Bears
Episode Overview
Known as "mama bears," these mothers fiercely advocate for their children's rights. Once raised in a fundamentalist, evangelical Christian environment that prayed for the salvation of LGBTQ+ individuals, they now face the potential loss of friends, family, and their faith communities in their quest to support their kids. This journey challenges their deeply held beliefs and threatens to unravel their lives, but their love for their children drives them to confront these difficult choices head-on.