Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: U.S./World Issues

The Independents Series: Gay Issues

Shades of Gay

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The term gay as a reference for homosexual has been well established for many years now; however, gay people still struggle for acceptance in many parts of society; this is especially true in most religious communities. Just as life is not always black and white, there can be many shades of gray; this documentary speaks to people about openness, acceptance and understanding, and in doing so we discover there are many shades of gay. The program is divided into five major focus areas. In Chapter 1, I.D., we meet 18 gay people and 6 professionals: Lynn J. Friedman, Ph.D., Professional Counselor, Susan I. Josephson, M.S.W., Clinical Social Worker, Mindy Milam, M.S.W., Clincal Social Worker, Rebecca Stilling, M.S.W., Clinical Social Worker, Reverend Grant E. Storms, Pastor, Karen Weissbecker, Ph.D., Genecist. In Chapter 2, Coming Out, segments include: The Process of Coming Out; Telling Our Parents; Coming Out As An Adult. In Chapter 3, Media Stereotypes, segments include: Images in the Media; Stereotypes; In Chapter 4, Christianity, segments include: Is Homosexuality Natural?; Is Homosexuality an Abomination?; Does God Love Me? Fundamentalism and Responses. In Chapter 5, Advice, segments include: You Are Not Alone; Be True to Yourself. Produced by Mark Morris Productions, LLC. 2009 SCA 50 min.
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