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Outrage
A searing exposé of the secret lives of closeted gay politicians
A searing exposé of the secret lives of closeted gay politicians
Documentary - 2009
Outrage
7.5
79%
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An indictment of closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the US.
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Details

Rated:
R
Runtime:
90 min
Release date:
24 Apr 2009
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 5 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
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.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jun 2009
fresh:
Outrage succeeds as activism, but it excels as a window into certain political psyches.
– Wesley Morris,
Boston Globe,
4 Jun 2009
rotten:
[A] passionate, engaging, but sometimes irresponsible expose.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
29 May 2009
rotten:
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.
– Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2009
fresh:
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.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
14 May 2009
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