LGBTQ in the Military
5 Episodes
The series on the Afghan War delves deeply into the human experiences and personal stories shaped by the conflict. Rory Fanning's narrative follows his disillusionment with the military's mission, leading him to become a war resister after witnessing the cover-up of Pat Tillman's death. Katherine "Cat" Harris' story captures her service with the U.S. Rangers, marked by the loss of her best friend, Jenny Moreno, and her subsequent struggles with grief and recovery. Kim LeBel's life is similarly scarred by the loss of her best friend, Florence Choe, in an attack by an Afghan soldier, leading to a personal journey of overcoming abuse and finding resilience. The tapestry of memories around Kcey, a vibrant young Air Force member, portrays the enduring impact of her joyful spirit amidst the heartbreak of her death in a plane crash, as her loved ones strive to keep her memory alive. Lastly, a short film poignantly illustrates a mother's anguish over her son Michael's tragic battle with PTSD and eventual suicide, emphasizing the critical need for better mental health support for veterans. This series provides a profound exploration of love, loss, and the lasting scars of war.
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Merchant Marine Paul Goercke and the Alexander Hamilton Post
Episode 1
Directed by Alexander Zane Irwin
While Merchant Marine veteran Paul Goercke rests with his family in his plot at the Golden Gate National Cemetery, he is survived and remembered by his pioneering American Legion Post 448, the only predominantly LGBTQ post in the nation.
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23:50Episode 2Conte: Transitioning Politics
Episode 2
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi
An extraordinary tale of resilience unfolds against the backdrop of intense political rivalry and media scrutiny. Joanne Conte, the indomitable child of Italian immigrants, weathers the storm of public vilification as her past is unceremoniously plastered acro...
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Zoe Dunning: Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Episode 3
Directed by Silvia Turchin
Maria Zoe Dunning is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and gay rights activist. She is known for being the only openly gay person remaining on active duty following a series of lawsuits against the U.S. Military and the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy during the 1990s. This i...
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Do Ask, Do Tell: The Linda Campbell Story
Episode 4
Directed by Birdy Wei-Ting Hung
Set against the backdrop of the pivotal repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, the film chronicles the evocative journey of Lt. Col. Linda Campbell, an Air Force veteran who grappled with hiding her true self during her service tenure. While the national po...
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In Honor of Adrianna: A Warrior's Love Story
Episode 5
In this poignant film, the story unfolds through a heartfelt letter from a mother to her son, Jacob, reflecting on the loss of his other mother. Through flashbacks and the sharing of memories, we witness the love story between Adrianna, a dedicated OSI agent, and her wife, Heather, as they naviga...
