Surviving the Silence: The Untold Story of Two Women in Love Who Help Change Military Policy
Director: Cindy L. Abel
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Running Time: 79
Location: USA
Website: www.survivingthesilence.com/the-film
DCFF SCreening: 2021
Synopsis
Surviving the Silence tells the story of two women in love who played a part in changing military policy, shining light on the unknown history of how a closeted colonel forced to expel an Army hero for being lesbian did so in a way resulting in re-instatement via federal court.
Screening History & Awards
Winner: 2020 Atlanta LGBTQ Film Festival – Best Documentary; Montreal Independent Film Festival – Best Documentary; Beyond the Curve Film Festival – Best Director.
Official Selections: 2020 Hamptons Doc Fest, San Diego Film Festival, Ashland Independent Film Festival, Queer Screen Film Fest Sydney, Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
DCFF Screening Information
Includes filmmaker Q&A!