Dick takes aim after those who are more than happy to legislate your sex life, just so long as it doesn't curtail their own.
Outrage
A searing exposé of the secret lives of closeted gay politicians
2009 · 1h 30m · R
Documentary
Directed by
Kirby Dick
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Outrage
Overview
An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the US.
Director and cast
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Top critics, in their words
Outrage succeeds as activism, but it excels as a window into certain political psyches.
[A] passionate, engaging, but sometimes irresponsible expose.
The film's pretty good about saying why so much in the culture encourages a political life in the closet, either tacitly or directly. But even The Advocate had a problem with calling it a brilliantly orchestrated conspiracy.
As always, Dick brings passion and immediacy to what's essentially a series of talking heads; his position on the issue is clear and powerfully argued.
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