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Open Dialogues: Stories from the LGBTQ Community

Directed by Freddy Rodriguez
United States
2022
20 mins

The documentary short Open Dialogues: Stories from the LGBTQ Community draws upon the coming-out narratives of seven South Florida residents. Each individual was interviewed on camera and spoke openly about their respective coming-out journey. The topics range from personal stories of self-acceptance, overcoming rejection and violence based on gender, race, sexual identity, and sexual orientation, and building LGBTQ/Straight alliances.

Supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

  • Year
    2022
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    Other
  • Director
    Freddy Rodriguez
  • Cast
    Julie Marie Wade, Dan Basset, Christine Walters, Gary Keating, Francesca D'Amore, Michael Goodman, Omar Morales
  • Writer
    Jeff Rusnak
  • Cinematographer
    Freddy Rodriguez
  • Editor
    Freddy Rodriguez
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Theme
    LGBTQ, Social issues, Made in MIA Feature
  • Award
    Made in MIA Short

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