Children of God

Women dishonoring their bodies with women and men with men. It is not

convenient. It's against God. God is against it and I am against it.

Why they call you Purple?

Because my heart is so black it's purple.

Charming.

What?

I can't deal with this.

God was very successful in legislating morality when he decreed the ten

commandments, which is the basis of law and order in every civilized

society. Despite it's claim, the homosexual community is seeking to

legislate immorality. The real issue is - what is the government's position

on the homosexual agenda that seeks to legitimize homosexuality in our

traditional Bahamian society.

Slow.

Bye.

You going to Nassau again?

I'm leaving you.

The Bahamas says No! We say... No!

We've been sitting around for too long while these sissies try to take over

this country. They are everywhere these days. Even in government. But

we're takin' them out and I will slay every one of those demons with the

mighty blood of Christ.

This is what God's plan is - man and wife.

Meet me in my office.

You are failing. We are going to take your scholarship.

Why? My technique is better than any other student here.

I'm not going to dispute that. It's what got you in here.

But technique without emotion is absolutely nothing.

Painting is like Dancing, the best dancers don't go on "skill" they go on

feeling, and I see no feeling there.

Why do you paint?

It's my life.

There you go.

Go ahead.

What is this?

Your salvation. I have a house in Eleuthera - you're welcome to stay

there. I want you to go, escape Nassau for a while, reconnect with your

voice. It will help a great deal with your work. It has with mine.

I can't go... I'll be too busy.

How will I get there?

I don't know Jonny. Figure it out.

You better have something for semester review.

You going to practice by any chance bro?

Shit... I am heading to the airport.

Romeo, you haven't been to practice in a while... The guys getting

frustrated. We like you, you know, but I gotta give your spot to someone

else. Reynolds from Nassau coming next week man.

It's just not a good time man... I'm headed over to Nassau forjust the

day... taking the short flight. It's my grammie's eightieth.

Mojo. Look at me man... I'll do it. It's the reason why I here right?

Cool man. Cool man... Help me with this bike.

You're wrong. I'm a Christian woman. Do it again.

We're not wrong. I wish we were. I checked it... twice.

You need to have your husband in here so we can test him as well, as well

as, well I'm sorry to say this, anyone you may have been intimate with.

You know us. There is no way that either Ralph or I

have a venereal disease.

This is treatable. I've written a prescription. Take the drugs, and in a

few weeks, the whole thing goes away.

I'm going to be alright. I don't need it. All I need is prayer.

I just need to stay prayed up.

I'm a believer in prayer too Lena, but if you don't take these drugs,

It's going to get worse, and there's a chance you could die.

You need to bring your husband in here. Please, take this prescription.

Fag alert, Fag alert...

Gay boy ray on the scene! What's going on?

Look at him looking at you. Does he like you!

Fuck you, not me. Like who.

He like you! Hold on. Batty Man,

you can't pass through here, you gotta go the next way.

Sissy boy, you ain't listening to me, GO AROUND my boy.

Know what? Come around here again and we will

carve you like a pig. Believe that.

You've been whoring around.

Ralph?

I bet that crabby been jumping all over Nassau.

Excuse me?

Do you really think that I gave it to you. Come on now.

Lena let's get serious. I'm in this office all day.

That's what I'm saying...

You don't say anything... you submit.

Slut.

How can you say that! I'm the mother of your child.

Who says that is even true?

I bet that it is someone else's.

Ralph just tell me...

Who buys the house you live in, who buys your clothes,

who buys these panties. Everything you have and ever will have

is because of me. And you have the nerve to come in here and accuse me of

some shit.

Take your hands off of me.

It's a happy birthday! It's a happy birthday! It's a happy birthday!

Happy Birthday Grammy.

So glad you're here.

When you gonna let me take my dress out of the box for your wedding.

We trying to figure it out granny, it takes time.

It don't take all that time. I had three children when I was your age.

Different times I guess.

The times ain't all that different.

Romeo you got any candy?

I see Romeo is here.

Yes, such a handsome guy.

Yeah... but you just got to tame him down a bit. Get him back in Nassau.

Make him comb his nappy hair.

C'mon.

Young people by themselves usually turn to drugs.

I'm serious. Carmen's daughter, she was in Exuma for a while, she got

herself mixed up in drugs... she nearly lost her mind.

Not my son.

Then why is he never here?

Hey Jonny! What's Happened!

Jonny open up! Open the door boy, what's wrong with you?

Jonny... Jonny open this door!

Go away daddy.

A group of anti-gay preachers say they will demonstrate in downtown Nassau on

Easter Monday when a suspected lesbian cruise ship visits a nearby cay.

Am I going to hell?

Why?

Because of today. Aunt Millie says I am a big mistake.

God makes no mistakes. You are a boy... always will be...

The devil is messing with your mind.

But she says I'm just like daddy.

Nothing wrong with that. Your Dad is a good man.

Is Daddy coming home tonight?

What did I tell you about your hand? You don't want to go to hell. Do you?

No m'am.

I just want to say that it is a shame that people don't accept other people

for who they are. They don't have to label somebody based on their

sexuality. I am a human being like everyone else.

The offer still stands, but it's modified.

Since you like to do landscape, I want you to do the ultimate

landscape. I want you to make your way all the way down to lighthouse

point. The southernmost tip of the island, very difficult to get to and

paint what you see... exactly what you see and bring it back.

Why there?

Someone told me that a journey brings us face to face with ourselves and

maybe then I can see you in your painting.

Hey Romeo.

Hey Lena. How you doing? I didn't know you were coming to Eleuthera.

Yeah, church business. Couldn't get a flight.

Same here. He's getting big.

Yes, too fast. Ralph and I can't believe how fast he's growing.

How is he? Good?

Wonderful. He may join later.

I better get some sleep. I'm tired. Too early.

Daybreak.

Ralph, why didn't you come home last night?

I am on the mailboat to Eleuthera and if you care anything about this

relationship you will find your way here. Bye.

- Move man! - I'm sorry man!

You can't drive eh? Move your fucking car out the road.

I'm sorry.

I can't move this.

I can see that. You need some help?

Please.

I think we are gonna need to change seats.

Where are you going?

Anna Ross's place.

How are you going to get home?

Don't worry about me. Lucky for you I live right around the corner.

Oh. Ok.

Hey, do I know you?

You sat across from me on the ride over here.

No I mean before the boat. You went to Bahamas Senior High, right?

Yeah, you are the painter Jonny, shy silent one always kept to yourself.

I never forget nobody's face, man Remember me?

I think you got me confused with somebody else.

No man. I don't know too many skinny white Bahamian boys and besides,

I never forget nobody face man.

I'm not white.

Well umm... I'll be seeing you.

Thanks... Romeo.

Ahhh! I knew you remembered me.

Thanks for the ride.

No problem.

Give me your motherfucking wallet.

That was me at my scariest. You don't have to be afraid to shake

my hand.

Welcome to Eleuthera.

Good to be here. I wish it was under different circumstances, but the

Lord's business is the Lord's business. When he says it's time to go

it's time to go.

So, what exactly do you need? What is your plan?

I'm working with the Save The Bahamas. I'm collecting signatures to take to

Nassau. I think we are gonna have a mini-rally and we'll need something to

print out the fliers.

We can do that at the church office. It has everything there internet,

printer... what have you.

Of course. Always forget how advanced the family islands are.

Where's Rhoda?

She left.

Sorry. We can stay somewhere else...

No. It's fine. I have plenty of room.

Thanks.

So. It's just us two then...

The three of us! And loads of work.

That's true.

So, maybe if you stay a couple of days maybe we could catch a swim in.

No I don't swim, I don't want to spoil my hair.

You're that preacher right?