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Pink Sunset Villa: A Home for Gay and Lesbian Elders
| Length: | 50 min |
| Released: | 2003 |
| Ages: |
College Adult |
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Growing old presents its challenges to everyone, but many elderly gay and lesbian people have the added problem that they do not feel at home in facilities for "straight" people. This gentle film, made in Holland, shows the evolution of a home being built for senior gays and lesbians. It introduces graying men and women as they prepare to distill their possessions and their memories for the move to spacious, cheery apartments in the new residence.
Each speaks of his or her journey to self recognition. Being gay or lesbian was deeply disturbing in their youth. Indeed, although they eventually found friends, they all speak of being somewhat wary of their straight neighbors. For years each had to keep secret from friends and family their "other" life.
These men and women now have passed over a new "threshold," not only in their residence, but in their comfort and pride in being who they are. As one man says, "I'm homosexual and I'm going to live my last days that way!"
Each speaks of his or her journey to self recognition. Being gay or lesbian was deeply disturbing in their youth. Indeed, although they eventually found friends, they all speak of being somewhat wary of their straight neighbors. For years each had to keep secret from friends and family their "other" life.
These men and women now have passed over a new "threshold," not only in their residence, but in their comfort and pride in being who they are. As one man says, "I'm homosexual and I'm going to live my last days that way!"
"Recommended for college through adult...A nicely done documentary showing a venue of gay and lesbian issues rarely discussed and not too obvious to the general public."
–Cindy Badilla-Melendez, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, for Educational Media Reviews Online
"These life stories,told with courage, candor and charm, give useful cross-cultural and intergenerational perspectives on the similarities and differences experienced by this Dutch community compared to similar groups in the United States."
–The Gerontologist
–Cindy Badilla-Melendez, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, for Educational Media Reviews Online
"These life stories,told with courage, candor and charm, give useful cross-cultural and intergenerational perspectives on the similarities and differences experienced by this Dutch community compared to similar groups in the United States."
–The Gerontologist
Toronto Lesbian and Gay Festival, 2005
Outfest, Los Angeles 2004
New Fest, NY Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Film Festival, 2005
Outfest, Los Angeles 2004
New Fest, NY Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Film Festival, 2005
