Towse: views from the hill

April 29, 2009

"Outrage" Documentary: Outing Gay Conservatives

Filed under: politics — Towse @ 12:58 am

“Outrage,” a new documentary from filmmaker Kirby Dick, takes issue with the secret lives of closeted gay politicians — especially conservative Republicans who outwardly oppose gay rights.

The film, which premiered last week at the Tribeca Film Festival, features tell-alls from men who say they’ve had relationships with various Republicans, including Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Bush strategist Ken Mehlman and former Senator Larry Craig.

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Whoo. Boy.

What do you think of “outing” closeted gays?
Justified if they’re publicly bashing gays and gay rights?
When is privacy a right and a given? When not?

[found through a mention on Huffington Post]

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