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Standing on the Line

Coming out about homophobia in sports

Standing on the Line

In both amateur and professional sports, being gay remains taboo. Paul Émile d'Entremont's Standing on the Line explores the difficulty and impact of coming out in the heteronormative sports world, introducing audiences to inspiring athletes who hope to change things for the better.


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