When I knew [videorecording] / Films for the Humanities & Sciences ; Cinemax ReelLife presents ; HBO Documentary Films presents ; a film by Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato ; directed and produced by Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato ; producer [Cinemax], John Hoffman ; executive producer, Sheila Nevins.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
1 videodisc (36 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
This disc has been recorded using DVD-R equipment and may not play in all DVD players or drives. Based on the book by Robert Trachtenberg. Originally produced as a television documentary in 2007.
Contents:
One question -- Sexy agony -- Best friend -- Night in May -- Some kind of alien -- Jessica -- Into bears -- Farrah poster -- Fairy/nut -- Girl flowers -- Mister Leonard -- Kenya -- Wild flowers -- Moment of discovery -- When they knew -- I want more.
Summary:
Inspired by the book of the same name by Robert Trachtenburg, more than 150 people in five cities were surveyed about the experience of realizing they were gay. In the resulting film, 16 interviewees--of different ages, sexes, and lifestyles--share their stories describing their own "when I knew" moment. Some experienced confusion and fear, but all have embraced their sexual orientation as essential to their personhood. In a therapeutic and often liberating fashion, the interviewees share their remembrances of recognition, acceptance, resolve, and self-awareness.
Locations:
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.