Silent pioneers : gay and lesbian elders /

In this film we meet eight elderly gays and lesbians who lived through an era when homosexuality was not tolerated, and who battled for self-esteem and survival in a "straight world." Among them are: a male couple still in love after 55 years of living together; a former monk turned ranche...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Winer, Lucy
Other Authors:	Snyder, Patricia
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1985.
Series:	Filmakers Library online.
Subjects:	Homosexuality. Older people > Social conditions. Homosexuality Homosexualité. Personnes âgées > Conditions sociales. Older people > Social conditions Documentary. Documentaries and Factual Films Streaming videos. documentary film. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Documentary films. Vidéos pour personnes handicapées auditives. Documentaires.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	In this film we meet eight elderly gays and lesbians who lived through an era when homosexuality was not tolerated, and who battled for self-esteem and survival in a "straight world." Among them are: a male couple still in love after 55 years of living together; a former monk turned rancher who in his eighties has made peace with being Catholic and gay; and a black great-grandmother who revealed her lesbianism to her grandchildren. This film challenges many stereotypes about homosexuals and shows that they have long-standing, deep-rooted commitments.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (43 min.)
Audience:	For College; Adult audiences.
Awards:	Award Winner, Black Maria Film Festival, 1986 Emmy Nomination, Outstanding Program, 1986