TORONTO, May 5, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) – CTV is set to launch a new mini-series based on the life of homosexual teen Marc Hall, the teenager who, in 2002, had a court force his Catholic school to permit him to bring his homosexual boyfriend to the school prom over the faith-based objections of the school. The series, titled Prom Queen, begins broadcasting June 1.
The mini-series is part of CTV’s Signature Series—dramatizations dealing with “social issues of national importance,” according to a CTV story. Prom Queen is the 12th in the series, with more planned, including one titled Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story.
“I don’t know why anyone would watch it, the news coverage in 2002 already resembled a comedic production,” Michael Connell, Communications Director of the Catholic Civil Rights League told LifeSiteNews.com. “Of course the story was lacking a real-life hate-filled religious bigot, but I’m sure the writers have written one in. Given CTV’s track record of anti-Catholic stereotypes in its comedy programming, including recent offerings of the show Comedy Inc. and most notoriously the anti-Catholic stunts of the now cancelled Mike Bullard Show, we can expect that all the ‘humour’ will be at the expense of Catholics,” he added. Susanne Boyce, President of CTV Programming and Chair of the Media Group, said, “Prom Queen is about strength of character and perseverance, and we’re proud to bring this story to viewers.”
Connell also pointed out that acting CEO of CTV is Ivan Fecan, who was the man behind the anti-Catholic Boy’s of St. Vincent, while employed by the CBC.
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