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ROGGIO BIO #1: 1946’s director, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio is no stranger to the implications of a life completely affected by the predominant modern interpretations of the Bible. Growing up lesbian in a Christian household, with a pastor for a father, has prepared her for this expansive undertaking. Rocky’s experience, of anti-gay biblical teachings, has been incredibly traumatic. She is a strong voice, among the growing chorus of LGBTQIA+ Christians who want to cure the world of this damaging narrative. Once Roggio learned of Kathy and Ed’s work, she was compelled to tell this story. This film is part of her attempts to reconcile a relationship with her family and begin to heal. ROGGIO BIO #2: Sharon “Rocky” Roggio’s Is an multi award-winning film producer and director living in Los Angeles, CA. She has been a member of three IATSE unions nationwide (USA) and has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a focus in Radio, Television and Film Her background includes large budget physical production on award winning shows and films such as House of Cards, Parks and Recreation, With Bob and David, Whip It and Red Dawn. In 2016, Roggio associate produced and production designed GOOK, a feature film that premiered at Sundance in 2017 and Won the Audience Award in the Next Category. In 2018 when she heard about the 1946 mistranslation in the Bible, Roggio immediately quit all her other endeavors and has focused all her time, money, and resources on producing and creating this documentary. 1946 is Roggio’s directorial debut. ROGGIO BIO #3: Sharon “Rocky” Roggio is a filmmaker and the director of 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture, a groundbreaking documentary examining the origins of the word “homosexual” in the English Bible. The film has sparked international conversations about the intersection of faith, translation, and LGBTQ rights. Roggio’s work focuses on how storytelling can illuminate overlooked histories and help reshape cultural conversations. ABOUT THE FILM1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film’s creators, 1946 is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring. WATCH THE FILM!! 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted CultureInternal (Private) Watch Link:https://vimeo.com/1136496153?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ciPassword: WorldTour_2026