I'm Coming Out
Description
Ahmad is a 24-year-old gay man who is comfortable with his sexual identity. Neil is a 55-year-old gay man hoping to overcome a lifetime of hiding who he really is. This program accompanies the two when they return home with the idea of coming out to family members. Though their lifestyles are different, Neil and Ahmad share the same fears and sensitivities as they consider the impact their news will have on loved ones. Ironically, Neil is the one who eventually reveals his sexuality; Ahmad cannot bear the pain he imagines he might inflict. Filmed with respect for the feelings of both the men and those they come out to, the video provides a candid glimpse into a long struggle for acceptance and stands as encouragement to those in a similar place.
Runtime
45 min
Subjects
- Gay men (126)
- Coming out (Sexual orientation) (31)
- Families (556)
- Sex (257)
- Sexual minorities (67)
- Gender identity (121)
- Intimacy (Psychology) (93)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c2010
Database
Films on Demand
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