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Do I Sound Gay? is a 2014 American documentary film by David Thorpe that explores the existence and accuracy of stereotypes about the speech patterns of gay men, and the ways in which one's degree of conformity to the stereotype can contribute to internalized homophobia.
This witty, entertaining look at a controversial topic features candid interviews with Dan Savage, David Sedaris, George Takei, and Margaret Cho. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
- 77 min
Why is the "gay voice" a trigger for bullying, even violence? DO I SOUND GAY? explores these questions and more and includes revealing interviews with Margaret Cho, Tim Gunn, Don Lemon, Dan Savage, David Sedaris and George Takei. IFC Films website.
Do I Sound Gay? 2014 · 1 hr 18 min. TV-MA. Documentary · LGBT · Independent. This witty and entertaining look at a controversial topic features candid interviews with Dan Savage, David Sedaris, George Takei, and Margaret Cho. Subtitles: English. Starring: David Sedaris Dan Savage Margaret Cho George Takei Tim Gunn Don Lemon.
- David Thorpe
- January 1, 2014
- David Sedaris
- 77 min
Jul 9, 2015 · Do I Sound Gay? is very good on the way many gay men who were bullied as children have learned to turn the hatred of others inward, which helps explain cases of gay hyper-masculinity and...
- Ella Taylor
Jul 10, 2015 · Journalist David Thorpe confronts his anxiety over sounding gay by talking to LGBT icons like Dan Savage and George Takei, and exploring the cultural history of the gay voice in film and...
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- Documentary, LGBTQ+
Determined to confront his anxiety about "sounding gay", journalist David Thorpe embarks on a hilarious and touching journey, exploring the linguistic, cultural and historical origins of the...
