Coming Out in the 1950s: Stories of our Lives (2011)
The video is a 15-minute series of interviews by teens of gay elders about their experiences growing up in the 1950s and how they created, formed and nurtured a gay community during a time when gay lives were underground and hidden. Stories include Hadley, an ROTC member who was outed and summarily discharged; Ron, an academic who gave up a promising relationship to pursue an education; and Phyllis Lyon, on her experiences founding the first lesbian organization in the US.
Director: Phil Siegel
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: June 24, 2011
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Coming Out in the 1950s: Stories of our Lives about?
- The video is a 15-minute series of interviews by teens of gay elders about their experiences growing up in the 1950s and how they created, formed and nurtured a gay community during a time when gay lives were underground and hidden. Stories include Hadley, an ROTC member who was outed and summarily discharged; Ron, an academic who gave up a promising relationship to pursue an education; and Phyllis Lyon, on her experiences founding the first lesbian organization in the US.
- Who directed Coming Out in the 1950s: Stories of our Lives?
- Coming Out in the 1950s: Stories of our Lives was directed by Phil Siegel.
- How long is Coming Out in the 1950s: Stories of our Lives?
- Coming Out in the 1950s: Stories of our Lives has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).