Episode 844: Autumn McAlpin and Vienna Boyes, Powerful New Documentary: “Sanctuary”
Update: 2025-10-21
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My friend Autumn McAlpin (co-director and mother of two queer sons) and Vienna Boyes (co-director, mid 20s, queer) join us to share their stories and also their new feature length documentary called “Sanctuary”.
Sanctuary—a must see—is a powerful documentary telling stories at the intersection of being a Latter-day Saint (and other Christian faiths) and being LGBTQ. I watched Sanctuary and was deeply moved hearing powerful stories/projects/efforts of queer people, parents, allies, and local church leaders. I learned so much and was deeply moved.
I encourage everyone to watch Sanctuary (see show notes) and share with others. The film will be going on a screening tour in early 2026 before being released on streamers -- please follow the film's website and Instagram for screening announcements.
Thank you, Autumn, and Vienna—and everyone involved with the documentary. You are making a huge difference in our community!
Links:
Sanctuary Web Site: https://sanctuarydoc.com/
Sanctuary Instagram: @sanctuarydocfilm
Vienna's Instagram: @indigothestudio
Autumn's Instagram: @autumnmcalpin
Spencer’s Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qKXdi4mxZ0rXGoxJ6jlCF
Sanctuary—a must see—is a powerful documentary telling stories at the intersection of being a Latter-day Saint (and other Christian faiths) and being LGBTQ. I watched Sanctuary and was deeply moved hearing powerful stories/projects/efforts of queer people, parents, allies, and local church leaders. I learned so much and was deeply moved.
I encourage everyone to watch Sanctuary (see show notes) and share with others. The film will be going on a screening tour in early 2026 before being released on streamers -- please follow the film's website and Instagram for screening announcements.
Thank you, Autumn, and Vienna—and everyone involved with the documentary. You are making a huge difference in our community!
Links:
Sanctuary Web Site: https://sanctuarydoc.com/
Sanctuary Instagram: @sanctuarydocfilm
Vienna's Instagram: @indigothestudio
Autumn's Instagram: @autumnmcalpin
Spencer’s Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qKXdi4mxZ0rXGoxJ6jlCF
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