@article{1356053, recid = {1356053}, author = {Winer, Lucy. and Snyder, Patricia.}, title = {Silent pioneers gay and lesbian elders / [electronic resource] :}, publisher = {Filmakers Library,}, address = {New York, NY :}, pages = {1 online resource (43 min.)}, year = {1985}, note = {Originally released as DVD.}, abstract = {In this film we meet eight elderly gays and lesbians who lived through an era when homosexuality was not tolerated, and who battled for self-esteem and survival in a "straight world." Among them are: a male couple still in love after 55 years of living together; a former monk turned rancher who in his eighties has made peace with being Catholic and gay; and a black great-grandmother who revealed her lesbianism to her grandchildren. This film challenges many stereotypes about homosexuals and shows that they have long-standing, deep-rooted commitments.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1356053}, }