Silent pioneers. Gay and lesbian elders
Description
In this film we meet eight elderly gays and lesbians who lived through an era when homosexuality was not tolerated, and who battled for self-esteem and survival in a "straight world." Among them are: a male couple still in love after 55 years of living together; a former monk turned rancher who in his eighties has made peace with being Catholic and gay; and a black great-grandmother who revealed her lesbianism to her grandchildren. This film challenges many stereotypes about homosexuals and shows that they have long-standing, deep-rooted commitments.
Runtime
43 min
Creator
Winer, Lucy
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
1985
Database
Alexander Street
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