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200748 minPGdocumentary

2.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Coming Out to Class

200748 minPGdocumentary

2.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

62% of gay teenagers choose to come out at school in the UK, as revealed by openly gay rapper Qboy in this film.

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62% of gay teenagers choose to come out at school in the UK, as revealed by openly gay rapper Qboy in this film.

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Bernie Kaydirector

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Qboy, Britain's first openly gay rapper, travels through schools in the UK to meet gay teenagers who have come out. About 62% of these youths make this choice while in school. Through personal stories and interviews, the film shows their challenges and successes. It examines how acceptance from peers and educators has changed the environment for LGBTQ+ students. Directed by Bernie Kay, "Coming Out to Class" runs for 48 minutes.

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