Film Lens
The Typist presents the story of a gay Korean War veteran who worked as a clerk responsible for writing military discharges for outed gay seamen. This film shows the internal conflict faced by the clerk as he navigates his duties in a discriminatory military environment while grappling with his own identity as a homosexual. The film draws from the archives of the GLBT Historical Society in San Francisco, providing a historical context to the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals during the Korean War.
Through its 8-minute runtime, The Typist captures the tension between the clerk's obligation to the military and his allegiance to his sexual identity. The film serves as a reminder of the often-overlooked narratives of LGBTQ+ veterans and the complexities of their service during a time of widespread discrimination.
Why Watch
- •Meet a gay Korean War veteran's story.
- •Find out about military discharges for gay seamen.
- •See the impact of discrimination on personal identity.
Did You Know
•The film is based on archives from the GLBT Historical Society in San Francisco.
•It focuses on a gay Korean War veteran, a rarely discussed subject.
•The documentary has a runtime of 8 minutes.
Perfect For
LGBTQ+ historyKorean War studiesMilitary discrimination