If you like The Family on Netflix and exposure to the world of Doug Coe, you’ll love this investigation I made in 2010 about Uganda’s “Kill The Gays” Bill and the links to The Fellowship Foundation.
EXPORTING HATE is our exposé of homophobic evangelicals in the U.S. who support anti-gay rhetoric and violence in Uganda. After its initial airing, David Kato, known as the father of Ugandas gay rights movement, was beaten to death in his home. In this update, we celebrate Katos life and work, and feature the stories of gay Ugandans risking their lives to speak out against persecution.
Eight families with transgender and gender non-conforming children ranging in ages from 5 to 25 share their stories. With the healthy development of their children at stake, parents must confront binary perceptions of gender, widespread transphobia and controversial parenting decisions.
There are an estimated 3,800 homeless youth in New York City. About 1,500 of them identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Government funding provides fewer than 200 shelter beds for all homeless children in the city.
In The Life Media profiled out Lesbian Jane Castor, the Chief of Police in Tampa, FL in 2010.
Studies show that youth who are bullied are five times more likely to be depressed and to report suicidal thoughts. LGBT children and those who are perceived to be gay, lesbian or challenge traditional gender roles are among those most likely to be targeted by bullies. In this look at the most tragic outcome for kids tormented by kids, we meet heartbroken families fighting for federal legislation to protect their children.
Studies show that youth who are bullied are five times more likely to be depressed and to report suicidal thoughts. LGBT children and those who are perceived to be gay, lesbian or challenge traditional gender roles are among those most likely to be targeted by bullies. In this look at the most tragic outcome for kids tormented by kids, we meet heartbroken families fighting for federal legislation to protect their children.
Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Residence is the first permanent, affordable housing for at risk LGBT youth in New York City. IN THE LIFE meets the young people who are making it home.
In The Life Media takes a look at rentboy.com and the public exposure of George Rekers as a client. Jeffrey Davids, Founder and President, talks about his site and where the Rekers scandal may lead.
Author and activist Larry Kramer, who helped found Gay Mens Health Crisis and ACT UP, sits down with entertainer and Wigstock founder Lady Bunny. With Bunnys humor and Larrys anger they speak their minds about gays in the White House, the state of activism, and the importance of teaching LGBT history to future generations.
Jacqueline (Jac) Gares served as a producer and series producer (2007-2012) supervising and creating hundreds of hours of LGBT content.
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At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people were virtually invisible in media, IN THE LIFE became the first to bring real stories, struggles and issues about the LGBT experience into living rooms across the country. In our final episode, we look back at highlights from our 20 years on public television.