Word Is Out

"26 Gay Americans"

Jan 31 1979 N/A 2h 4m
Documentary

More than two dozen men and women of various backgrounds, ages, and races talk to the camera about being gay or lesbian. Their stories are arranged in loose chronology: early years, fitting in (which for some meant marriage), coming out, establishing adult identities, and reflecting on how things have changed and how things should be.

Plot

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.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Nancy Adair, Andrew Brown, Rob Epstein

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New Yorker Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
555
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA