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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