Do I sound gay? /

After a break-up with his boyfriend, journalist David Thorpe embarks on a hilarious and touching journey of self-discovery, confronting his anxiety about "sounding gay". Enlisting acting coaches, linguists, friends, family, total strangers, and celebrities, he quickly learns that many peop...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Thorpe, David (Director) (Commentator, Screenwriter), O'Boyle, Maeve (Screenwriter), Cho, Margaret (Commentator), Gunn, Tim (Commentator), Lemon, Don, 1966- (Commentator), Savage, Dan (Commentator), Sedaris, David (Commentator), Takei, George, 1937- (Commentator)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English with optional Spanish subtitles; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Published:	New York : Think Thorpe/Little Punk, [2015]
Subjects:	Thorpe, David > (Director) Gay men > Identity. Effeminacy. Accents and accentuation. Expression. Elocution. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

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Summary:	After a break-up with his boyfriend, journalist David Thorpe embarks on a hilarious and touching journey of self-discovery, confronting his anxiety about "sounding gay". Enlisting acting coaches, linguists, friends, family, total strangers, and celebrities, he quickly learns that many people, both gay and straight, often wish for a different voice. What starts as a personal journey becomes a chance to unpack layers of cultural baggage concerning sexuality, identity, and self-esteem.
Item Description:	Originally produced as a motion picture in 2014. Wide screen (1.78:1)
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (77 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation, 1.78:1 aspect ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Awards:	Toronto International Film Festival, official selection; Doc NYC, opening night