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57 minRdocumentaryWorth a watch
2.4/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

A four-part series investigates the 2010 murder of Barbara Hamburg in Madison, Connecticut, as her son seeks answers within his family and community.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Kelli Peterson and her fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
  • Find out about Henry Gerber's gay-rights organization.
  • See Barbara Gittings challenge psychiatric views on sexuality.

Did You Know

  • Kelli Peterson started a gay and straight club in 1995.
  • Michael Wigglesworth was a Puritan cleric in the 17th century.
  • Henry Gerber founded a gay-rights organization after World War I.
  • Barbara Gittings challenged the APA's view on homosexuality in the 1970s.

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LGBTQ+ history enthusiastsCivil rights advocatesHigh school activism
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Frequently Asked Questions

What year did Kelli Peterson start a gay and straight club at her high school?

Kelli Peterson initiated the club in 1995.

Who was Michael Wigglesworth?

Michael Wigglesworth was a 17th-century Puritan cleric whose diary provides historical insight in the documentary.

What organization did Henry Gerber work to establish after World War I?

Henry Gerber worked to establish a gay-rights organization after World War I.

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