STRAIGHTLACED
Directed by Debra Chasnoff
With a fearless look at a highly charged subject, Straightlaced unearths how popular pressures around gender and sexuality are confining American teens. From girls confronting media messages about body image to boys who are sexually active just to prove they aren’t gay, this fascinating array of students bravely open up about the toll that deeply held stereotypes and rigid gender policing have on all of our lives. Interweaving the stories of students who are straight with those who identify in other ways, Straightlaced makes it clear that these cultural pressures profoundly affect all of our lives. Their intimate stories, filled with courage, pathos, and unexpected humor, offer both teens and adults a way out of anxiety, fear, and violence and point the way toward a more inclusive, empowering culture.
May 26, 2009
Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
695 Park Avenue, New York, NY
7:00 Screening, 8:30 General Audience Reception
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