Accidental Activist

"Accidental Activist" is a great depiction of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and the possible consequences that could come with it. No matter your beliefs or background, you can relate to this film.

This 58 minute film was produced by the American Family Association (AFA), an anti-gay group labeled as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. It tells the story of Ted, happily married Christian father of three. One day, he signs a petition in support of traditional marriage (that is, against gay marriage). Before long, his name appears in a gay newspaper and gay activists make threatening phone calls and start picketing outside his business. It's never made clear why the gay activist singled Ted out, of all the people who signed the petition, but it may have something to do with the fact that the gay rights group and it's leader, an evil Italian, want his business to fail so that they can move into his property. Ted didn't want to make a big deal out of this, but now he has to decide whether he will stand up for his beliefs, even as the angry, intolerant gays want to silence him. The movie ends rather abruptly and I wonder why they didn't bother making it into a real feature length film.

"Accidental Activist" is another (lesser known) movie in the genre of Christian films in which Christians in America are portrayed as persecuted for their beliefs (better known examples would be "God's Not Dead", "Last Ounce of Courage" and "Christmas with a Capital C". If you like that genre and think this sounds like a great story, give "Accidental Activist" a try. If not, don't bother.

I really don't have more to say than the other reviews have said. This is just trash wall to wall where a man behaves in an incredibly childish and bigoted way and spends the next 45 minutes not learning that if he grew a little things would be ok. On another note apparently I can't buy Dove products now lol. Thanks to the SPLC!

How does a film like the garbage known as Accidental Activist get made? This film is on par with a Klan rally. It was made by American Family Association, an anti-gay hate group monitored by the Southern Poverty Law Center. And its approved by The Dove Foundation. Its as bad as a film can get and it has to be among the worst films ever made. The film is about Ted a family man who owns a tee shirt detailing business. He signs a anti gay petition although it didnt look like he really cared about it but later he defends it. The word gets out through a gay themed newspaper and he gets protested. His gay friend is deeply offended as he should be. Ted never learns or grows from this he just gets advise from his old lady friend and her son. They are black so I guess the losers who made this film thought that would be less bigoted.

This film is beyond awful. Its a piece of hate propaganda made by a hate group. They have nothing good to say. They couldn't even get to an hour length! You would almost feel sorry for the nuts who made this junk because they have so much hate in the,. Who would sign on for this horrid film? Who would enjoy it? How did it get made. Oh wait I know. When mean people get together they can make a huge load of crap and put it on film.

The other reviews are examples of this film's message: that Americans who dare to stand by their beliefs should be silenced, according to the people who preach tolerance but practice intolerance. It's not a great film, it's probably a 5 or 6, but that's because of the budget and acting, which were not terrible, just average. No worse than your average sitcom. Certainly not a 2 or 3, as other reviewers suggest. I liked that it didn't portray the characters as black and white: the protagonist was ambivalent, and his gay friend supported him while disagreeing with his opinions. If you think that having an opinion that differs from that of vocal social activists is hate speech, you will despise this film. But if you think that in a civilized society, people have a right to hold different beliefs and to express them, you might find it of interest.