The Mariposa Film Group
The first feature-length documentary about lesbian and gay identity made by gay filmmakers.
Word Is Out.. recounts the stories of several 'average' Americans navigating their sexuality in a 'straight world'. The film had an enormous impact when it was released, became an icon of the emerging gay rights movement of the 1970's and "impacted audiences around the world in 1978 by destroying stereotypes of the gay experience. Today, the power of this film lies not only in its disarming interviews but in how these beautifully woven interviews stand as a watershed to history."*
The personalities captured on screen record the struggles and joys faced by Gay and Lesbian communities at large but more importantly offer a window into the mindset of what life is like for those who are marginalised within society at large. Moving, funny and completely engaging, think
Seven Up with added gusto.
*Kristin Pepe, The Outfest Legacy Project
