Twelve-year-old Steven Cozza and 70-year-old Dave Rice lead a campaign against the Boy Scouts of America's ban on gay members.
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Twelve-year-old Steven Cozza and 70-year-old Dave Rice lead a campaign against the Boy Scouts of America's ban on gay members.
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Synopsis
Steven Cozza, a 12-year-old from San Francisco, takes a stand against the Boy Scouts of America's policy prohibiting gay members. Alongside 70-year-old Dave Rice, Cozza fights for inclusion within the organization. The documentary recounts their efforts and the legal battles of Tim Curran and James Dale, both expelled for their sexual orientation. The film also details the expulsion of Cozza's father, Scott, from his scoutmaster position for opposing the policy. "Scout's Honor" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2001, winning multiple awards, including a GLAAD Media Award.
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Why Watch
- Meet Steven Cozza, a young activist against BSA's policies.
- See the legal battles of Tim Curran and James Dale.
- Find out how Scouting for All was created.
Did You Know
- The film won an Audience Award at Sundance on January 25, 2001.
- Steven Cozza was only 12 years old when he began his activism against the BSA.
- Scott Cozza was expelled from his scoutmaster position for opposing BSA's anti-gay stance.
- The documentary aired on PBS's POV series on June 19, 2001.
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Who directed the documentary Scout's Honor?
Scout's Honor was directed by Tom Shepard.
What award did Scout's Honor win at the Sundance Film Festival?
Scout's Honor won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.
What organization did Steven Cozza and Dave Rice start after leaving the Boy Scouts?
Steven Cozza and Dave Rice started an organization called Scouting for All.
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