Word Is Out
1977 · Documentary · 124 min. · United States
More than two dozen men and women of various backgrounds, ages, and races talk to the camera about being gay. Their stories are arranged in loose chronology: early years, fitting in (which for some meant marriage), disclosing their sexuality, establishing adult identities, and reflecting on how things have changed and how things should be. Some speak as couples and some as singles. One lost her children in a custody decision, one was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army, two were sent to insane asylums. All see social progress as they reflect. News footage and a few vocal performances provide breaks as topics shift.
Direction Nancy Adair · Andrew Brown · Rob Epstein
Soundtrack Trish Nugent
Cinematography Nancy Adair · Peter Adair · Andrew Brown · Rob Epstein · Lucy Massie Phenix · Veronica Selver
Original title Word Is Out
Also known as Word Is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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