Bob Goderre hosted regular parties for gay residents in his home during the 1960s and 1970s in Sault Ste.
Synopsis
Bob Goderre hosted regular parties for gay residents in his home during the 1960s and 1970s in Sault Ste.
Synopsis
Bob Goderre, a retired steelworker in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, opened his home to the local gay community during the 1960s and 1970s. He hosted regular parties that provided a safe space for individuals to connect and express themselves. I Know a Place reflects on Goderre's experiences and the vibrant LGBTQ+ culture in this small Canadian town. The film premiered at the 1999 Inside Out Film and Video Festival, winning the award for Best Documentary Film.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bob Goderre, a key figure in Sault Ste. Marie's gay history.
- Find out about LGBTQ+ gatherings in the 1960s and 1970s.
- See a unique perspective on Canadian gay life in the 1990s.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 1999 and directed by Roy Mitchell.
- Bob Goderre hosted parties for gay residents in the 1960s and 1970s.
- I Know a Place won the Best Documentary Film award at the 1999 Inside Out Film and Video Festival.
- The film was screened in 2000 as part of The Best of Everything program.
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Who directed the documentary I Know a Place?
I Know a Place was directed by Roy Mitchell.
What year was I Know a Place released?
I Know a Place was released in 1999.
What award did I Know a Place win at the Inside Out Film and Video Festival?
I Know a Place won the award for Best Documentary Film at the 1999 Inside Out Film and Video Festival.
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