About the Film
Sanctuary is a feature-length documentary that exposes the plight of LGBTQIA+ individuals within modern faith systems—told through the eyes of a visionary architect whose passion project becomes a lifeline.
.As doctrine collides with identity, a sacred space rises from rejection, offering refuge and hope.
What started as a quest to better understand and honor his family members became a movement as Doug took the Sanctuary to Pride festivals across the nation in 2024.
Alongside his journey, scholars and spiritual leaders from a variety of religious traditions share how they are transforming their institutions to welcome the marginalized and reimagine what it means to belong.