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When Love Is Gay

1995 48 min
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This documentary explores and debunks myths about male homosexuality. Examining relationships between men - from long-standing monogamous partnerships to brief encounters - the film features men of all ages talking openly about their sexuality and the challenges of self-acceptance in a straight, often homophobic society. Drawing from intimate interviews as well as action scenes ranging from a steamy dance floor in Montreal's gay village to a gay ex-policeman lecturing to future officers, When Love is Gay brushes a realistic portrait of an evolving gay culture.

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When Love Is Gay

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This documentary explores and debunks myths about male homosexuality. Examining relationships between men - from long-standing monogamous partnerships to brief encounters - the film features men of all ages talking openly about their sexuality and the challenges of self-acceptance in a straight, often homophobic society. Drawing from intimate interviews as well as action scenes ranging from a steamy dance floor in Montreal's gay village to a gay ex-policeman lecturing to future officers, When Love is Gay brushes a realistic portrait of an evolving gay culture.

This work contains scenes of nudity and/or sexuality. Viewer discretion is advised.
  • director
    Laurent Gagliardi
  • script
    Laurent Gagliardi
  • producer
    Éric Michel
    Jacques Vallée
  • camera
    André-Luc Dupont
  • sound
    Yves Gendron
  • editing
    Suzanne Allard
  • sound editing
    André Chaput
  • re-recording
    Jean-Pierre Joutel
    Serge Boivin
  • music
    Richard Lord

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Ages 18 to 18

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