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Off the Straight & Narrow
Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals & Television
Featuring Richarde Dyer, Larry Gross, Marguerite Moritz, Sasha Torres, Charles Nero, Edward Alwood, Lisa Henderson, & John Erni
(1998)
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In this section:
Summary
Logistical Information
Biographical Summary
Reviews and Comments
Screenings and Festivals
Articles
Summary:
How are we to make sense of the transformation in gay representation-- from virtual invisibility before 1970 to the "gay chic" of today? Off the Straight & Narrow is the first in-depth documentary to cast a critical eye over the growth of gay images on TV. Leading media scholars provide the historical and cultural context for exploring the social implications of these new representations.
Off the Straight & Narrow challenges viewers to consider the value and limits of available gay images: who is represented, what they get to say, and how people respond to them. The video is an invaluable tool for all educators interested in introducing students to issues of representation and diversity in the media.
Logistical Information:
Produced, directed & edited by Katherine Sender
Executive Producer Sut Jhally
Copyright 1998
SECTIONS: The Early Years / The AIDS Crisis / Saints, Singles, and Celibates / Representations of Bisexuality / Race and Sexuality / The Case of Ellen / Gay Images, Queer Pleasure
Biographical Summary:
Screenings and Festivals:
To be announced.
Articles:
Coming soon.
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