Gen Silent Documentary Explains Everything

Written by Karen Monday, 15 March 2010 17:41

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A documentary is coming out soon that will be a great help in explaining why we need a lesbian elders village as soon as possible:

GEN SILENT

 

LGBT people who fought the earliest battles for equality now face so much fear about discrimination, or worse, in healthcare/long-term care that they hide their past lives, are afraid to ask for help,  and die earlier. Gen Silent brings these issues into the open for the first time. The film shows the wide range in quality of paid caregivers --from those who are specifically trained to make LGBT seniors feel safe, to the other end of the spectrum, where LGBT elders face discrimination, neglect or abuse. (Who would have expected caregivers to try to religiously convert these elders at their bedside!)

The documentary was made by Stu Maddux who is a freelance producer/director, writer/editor with national credits who has become a multi-award winning documentary filmmaker.

http://stumaddux.com/GEN_SILENT.html

Watch the trailer on Youtube.
It is very moving and already makes clear that we need our own safe place: