Rights and Reactions: Lesbian & Gay Rights on Trial
In this 1987 documentary, the issue before the New York City Council is a resolution concerning gay rights. The voices of citizens and witnesses for and against this resolution are heard as they testify, and in interviews in the council chamber and on the sidewalk outside. Advocates on either side of the issue are shown to be earnest and sincere, and despite the fact that emotions are running high during the debate, basic civility somehow prevails.
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Rights and Reactions: Lesbian & Gay Rights on Trial
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 15, 1988
Runtime
0h 56m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
10%
Original Title
Rights and Reactions: Lesbian & Gay Rights on Trial
Director
Jane Lippman
Description
In this 1987 documentary, the issue before the New York City Council is a resolution concerning gay rights. The voices of citizens and witnesses for and against this resolution are heard as they testify, and in interviews in the council chamber and on the sidewalk outside. Advocates on either side of the issue are shown to be earnest and sincere, and despite the fact that emotions are running high during the debate, basic civility somehow prevails.
