| Description |
1 online resource (52 min.) |
| Series |
VAST - Academic video online |
| Summary |
This groundbreaking documentary explores the explosive issue of gays in the military. It examines the case of Perry J. Watkins, the first openly gay man to defeat the ban against gays in the military. The case established a powerful legal precedent that will act as an inspiration to the gay and black communities. His story is funny and compelling and sheds light on the social, political and historical context of the lesbian and gay movement. Drafted in 1968, Perry Watkins served fifteen years in the U.S. Army as an openly gay man who even did female impersonations on base, to entertain the troops. In 1982, he was discharged under the provisions that ban homosexuals from serving in the Armed Forces. With the help of the American Civil Liberties Union, Sgt. Watkins fought for reinstatement for nine years. In the end, the United States Supreme Court ruled in his favor and refused to hear the Army s appeal |
| Credits |
Produced by Chiqui Cartagena, Suzanne Newman |
| Performer |
Narrated by Judith Rivera |
| Audience |
For College; Adult audiences |
| Notes |
English |
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American Psychological Association, 1997 |
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Best Video, San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, 1995 |
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Lesbian and Gay Festivals, Toronto, New York, Milan, 1995 |
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Silver Plaque, Chicago International Film Festival, 1995 |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Gay military personnel -- United States -- Biography
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Gay military personnel.
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Gay military personnel
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary
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documentary film.
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Biographies
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Documentary films
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Nonfiction films
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Documentaires.
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Films autres que de fiction.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Cartagena, Chiqui, screenwriter, film director, film producer.
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Newman, Suzanne, film producer.
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Rivera, Judith, narrator
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Newscart Productions, Inc., production company.
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Channel Four (Great Britain), production company.
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Filmakers Library, inc., publisher.
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