Out of the Past (1998)
3.7 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 37min
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- Synopsis:
"We're up against a solid wall of ignorance." wrote Henry Gerber of his efforts during the 1920's to launch the first gay rights organisation in the United States. The struggles and triumphs of Gerber along with the incredible stories of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and other important figures of American history are profiled in this powerful film. Told through the eyes of Kelli Peterson, a 17-year-old high school student in Salt Lake City, Utah, 'Out of the Past' explores Kelli's history-making experiences of forming a Gay Straight Alliance in her public school. The protests, legislative battles and national media attention now serve as a modern counterpoint to the history of a Human Rights movement. Narrated by Academy Award winner Linda Hunt and featuring voices of Gwyneth Paltrow, Stephen Spinella and Edward Norton; this eye-opening history lesson reveals the touching and personal fight for equality that continues today. - Actors:
- Annie Fields, Barbara Gittings, Peter J. Gomes, Linda Hunt, Sarah Orne Jewett, Kelli Peterson, Bayard Rustin
- Directors:
- Jeff Dupre
- Voiced By:
- Stephen Spinella, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cherry Jones, Edward Norton, Leland Gantt
- Writers:
- Michelle Ferrari
- Genres:
- Documentary, Lesbian & Gay, Special Interest
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