Rustin

Starring:Dan Beene, Dean Biasucci, Zachery Ty Bryan, Cary Burch, Bill 'Bubba' Bussey Jr., Lee Everett, Glenn Alan Gardner, Jesse Germann, Rhoda Griffis, Ashley Johnson, Rick Johnson, Leland L. Jones, Anna Kontos, Brett Layton, Meat Loaf, Michael Papajohn, Jonathan Parks Jordan, Chad S. Sides, Shanessa Sweeney, Clark Williams (II)
Director: Rick Johnson
Studio: Vanguard Cinema
Product Type: DVD

Out of the Past: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Rights in America

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Out of the past: The struggle for Gay and Lesbian rights in America
A top notch viewpoint
ONE OF THE BEST documentaries to parallel historical events!
Great historical record

Out of the Past: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Rights in America
Starring: Stephen Spinella , Gwyneth Paltrow , Cherry Jones , Edward Norton , and Leland Gantt
Director: Jeffrey Dupre
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Release Date: 2005-04-26

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Real Pride.......2007-01-18

"OUT OF THE PAST"

Real Pride

Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride

"Out of the Past" is one of those movies that almost defy description. I am not sure what it is exactly/ it appears to be a documentary which I suppose is the only classification into which it will fit. I found it to be a sincere retelling of gay and lesbian history from the beginnings of the struggle for equal rights but rather than appears as simply a record of what we went through, it s rather a tribute to the way we live today. As I watched t, I thought to myself that the people who lead the struggle are the bravest people in the world. We have always known that we are "normal", but who would have thought we would have to go through so much to prove it? As the film weaves the past, present and future together, I could not help but sit there and stare at the screen in wonder and feel proud of what these people did.
Everyone should one to see this wonderful depiction of our history. It inspires and motivates like few other films have been able to do.
The movie opens with a group of teenagers in Utah and then looks at the important events in our history. "Out of the Past" is not about the quest for special privileges. All we really want is to be equal to everyone else and the film shows that this is not too much to request. Yet, instead of getting equal rights we have received special discrimination. Many of the people in the film have succeeded in making gay life better and it is the personal aspects of the film that make it so special.
We are everywhere, we do everything and we are not going away. We have always been and we will always be. It is so important that we have a pest and we need to learn about it and cherish it.
The filmmakers show genius in telling our story. It is not loaded with facts but is heavy with human interest and told via the struggles of Kelli Peterson, a high schooler who challenged her high school to register a Gay Straight Alliance as a club at her school. It then takes her challenge and compares it to the other struggles we have faced.
It is important for us to know of our many contributions to the history of our country as we all need a sense of belonging and this is what the film gives us. It is not a false sense of pride that it instills but rather the real thing. As it opens our eyes we realize how much we have been denied and it is a dose of reality--not only to us but to everyone else as well. The reality of history speaks for itself and the movie allows us to understand how history influences our lives.
"Out of the Past" is a beautiful movie that we all need to see. It validates us and gives us the feeling that we are indeed like everyone else. Our sexual lives are but a small part of who we are and should be looked at like that. Don't miss this chance to explore yourself.

Out of the past: The struggle for Gay and Lesbian rights in America.......2007-01-10

This is and excellent documentary. It shows the very beginnings of the gay rights struggle. As i watched, i thought "these people are some of the bravest people in history." they actually pulled off impossible tasks such as forcing the masses to behave properly towards the GLBT, and presenting the normalcy of homosexual people to the world.

A top notch viewpoint.......2006-02-23

This film is an excellent review of gay rights history. Highly recommended.

ONE OF THE BEST documentaries to parallel historical events!.......2002-10-24

I was absolutely amazed at the filmmaker for their genius in telling some of stories of the most important lesbian and gay historical figures with that of current issues. A truly rich documentary without overloading you with too many facts.

The documentary follows the struggle of Kelli Peterson, the teenager that challenged her high school to register her Gay Straight Alliance. The film does a wonderful job in comparing her current struggle with those of the past in lesbian and gay history.

One of the most powerful segments in the film is about hte gay man who was behind Martin Luther King's civil rights demonstrations.

This is a very important film for all persons to see. Perfect for the classroom and for any other situation that will inspire people to be active and become activists!

Great historical record.......2002-10-21

This is a great documentary told in a manner to parallel the struggles of a high school student trying to organize a gay student union at her school. This documentary is not heavy-laden with tons of facts but is a highlight of many historical events showing the contributions of lesbians and gays in America's history.

Customer Reviews:

I love this movie.......2005-05-06

This movie was a pleasant surprise. I was very impressed with Rick Johnson as an actor and director. Get this movie!

My Hometown.......2004-02-24

This movie was exciting for me. It was filmed in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. A lot of extras were used from my highschool class mates. It was a great movie with a great plot. My bestfriend and I went to go see the movie, and we both were crying by the end. It has a great director and cast. I definitly recomend this movie.

Buy The DVD !.......2003-11-03

The Dvd has an excelent comentary by the director Rick Johnson
He lets you in on some of the background while making a independent film...The Movie has a good storyline of a man making amends for some of the things in his life that he regrets
and we all wish we could have that chance ...And I got to be an extra at the football game at the end of the movie..it was a blast to do but lasted till 4:00 in the morning but was exciting to see the inerworkings of movie making

rustin.......2003-10-09

Rustin is a great script with a riveting cast and a moral lesson that is easily understood.Tim Johnson did a fine job of directing and acting.

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