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200046 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Youth Outloud!

200046 minPGdocumentary

3.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

From Long Island, New York to Portland, Maine, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth face homophobia in their schools.

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From Long Island, New York to Portland, Maine, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth face homophobia in their schools.

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Becky Burkleedirector

Kathy Hinesdirector

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Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth in Long Island, New York, and Portland, Maine, describe their experiences with homophobia in schools. These teens share their personal stories and articulate the challenges they face due to discrimination. Youth Outloud. presents their voices and highlights issues affecting LGBTQ youth in educational settings. The documentary runs for 46 minutes and was released in 2000.

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