NEW: LGBT Elders go back into the closet to survive

[gguuyy22]

Its so sad ! I'm struggling to get out of the closet !!

Please, I don't want to come back to closet :(

Love and much hugs from Palestine ! And thank you for all what you have done for us,.

[chronicman06]

Sad!!

[jdawg313]

@RyanWolves just because he doesn't exist to you dont mean he doesn't exist to some others to each is own

[competer4]

:(

[StephStance]

placed it on free bad news DOT com ......... so worth watching ty

[mrtfpeters]

Elder abuse is a legal matter, and it is punishable by law in the U.S.A. Staff members are mandated reporters , and they have to call adult protective services when they suspect emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Where was this shot?

[KnivesCosplay]

It's really sad to see the very people who gave us the rights we have today be forced back into the closet. I'm lucky enough to be Dutch-Canadian and in either country I can marry, adopt children and not be outed in the health care system- all thanks to the LGBTQ generation before us! So...I thank them with all my heart and hope that things will change for the better.

[AmyMarshSexDr]

I think this is one of the most important documentaries out today.

[BrandonSW91]

The white and black couple was so cute I hope live the rest of their lives happy and thank u all gay elders for fighting

[odingirl1]

it is so sad to see the elder gen having to live in hiding considering they were the ones who blazed the trail for us to live as we are, out and proud!!! from the bottom of my soul! thank you all for living the lives you have and for being the insperators in our lives!!

[cacheM0NEY]

Thank you, Stu Maddux, for allowing us nursing students join in on the screening today at Marin General. This documentary really gave me insight of a specific elderly population in relation to healthcare.

[eagleas1]

I honor all who cared enough to make this movie/video, Elders in the lesbian/gay community, Silent, open secret, seldom mentioned, vastly underserved.

[thesloopyable]

@AtomicDreamscape454 The rate of suicide by gays is up to 7 times higher than other groups depending on their culture. I have personally known and helped many. Can the actions or words from God contradict His character or attributes?-On a piece of paper write God's attributes/Character in one column. Next to it research the Bible and you'll see that many acts attributed to God [murder, rape, theft, killing of children, stealing another's bride, torture,etc] contradict justice, holiness, mercy...

[thesloopyable]

All you Christian Godly Homophobes: Tell me why a kid as young as 11 "chooses" to be gay and then try to kill themself because they are? Those gay, mostly Christian, youth I have tried to help understand their worth have tried slit their throat, hanged themself, burned themself, jump off a cliff etc.

Just a thought: Can the actions or words from God contradict His character or attributes?

God bless you our seniors. You have laid the groundwork so gay youth of today have an easier road to life.

[Scottsteaux63]

I am almost fifty and my husband is in his fifties...and we have talked about this many times. It is a terrifying prospect to think that as we near the end of our time together, at a time when we will need each other the most, that we could end up separated or forced back into the closet for fear of it.

[luminated1]

I pledge to be there for them!

[colbywadedirks]

God made Adam an eve not Adam an Steve.

[ChaunceytheGardener]

@colbywadedirks You spelled it incorrectly. God made Adam and Yves.



[RyanWolves]

@colbywadedirks God doesn't exist, sorry.

[aicheyearaem]

So...

It gets better...

And the worse again...

Damn.

[alexander3699]

Wow, Stu...I greatly admire your interviewees and excellent production value!

[shanecahal]

I was so appalled that these wonderful fighters for LGBT rights are now living with fear. Its just so sad that the younger LGBT people think that just because they have bars and clubs to go to that all is well. Wake up and respect those in your community who fought for your rights before you were even born.

[djm0027]

I saw this tonight at my university it was one of the most touching and moving pieces I have ever seen. We as a community must do something and stand up.

[GeekSuga]

I'm looking forward to watching this tomorrow.

[TheBatPan]

This is an outrage!!! It is appalling and an outright shame that our seniors are being so degraded and attacked by these biggoted religious zealots. If there is a hell it will surely be filled with the hypocrites who call themselves Christians.

[Threadsthebook]

WONDERFUL to see this promotion for the movie 'Gen Silent'. Check out our promotion for the book 'THREADS' which tells the stories of lesbian women from the South and North of Ireland, growing up during the 70's and 80's. Thank you.

[DominickJ]

HEY KickASS ALLAH isn't a God Jesus Was, Is and Will be forever and ever and ever AMEN. AND He Loved everyone No matter who or what they were You miserable son-of-bitch!! For your words and stupid hatetred alone I'd like to see YOU hanging from a CRANE!!!

[ihatejb08]

This is horrible and wrong. Love is love.

[NethDugan]

My deepest respects to that generation, who fought for what we now have, who made society to think about this stuff. Who pushed open the closet door. And the fact that so many feel they have to go back inside when they get older breaks my heart. They've faced so many battles, you'd hope they wouldn't have to continue doing so.

[paulachj]

mooeythemooseman: Why should the flamboyancy bother you? They're not hurting you or anyone. Should they not embrace "who" they are or be "joyful"? Apparently you have issues of your own that you need to sort out. It's peeps like you that make this world a living hell for others!! Your attitude annoys me to no end!!!!!!!!

[xeniabcn]

Jesus this made me cry. I hate the people my generation that don't value or simply ignore the huge fight for gay rights wonderful people like these endured in their lives so that we can live in a better world. Shame on them and shame on us. It is the LGBT community that has to deal with these issues, because clearly, no one else will. Less floats and more charities!

[mooeythemooseman]

I have nothing against homosexuality. It's just flamboyancy annoys me to no end. I really wish society didn't care about sexual preference like I do. It seems to be either "DIE FAGGOT DIE" or "HAAIIIIII BOYS LOOK AT HOW GAY I AM, DON'T THESE SHOES LOOK GORGEOUS".

I feel for these old people I really do, but worse shit happens in the world.

[hichief]

@mooeythemooseman Sure, your life is miserable but MY life is even worse because of X, Y, and Z!!

Wait, I didn't know the oppression olympics were today!

Maybe there should be a scale to rate the pain and suffering someone feels and compare it to others pain and suffering. For example, if someone has gotten abused as a child that should be rated a 5, but if someones parents die that should be rated a 6. An extra 1 point if you're a miniority, female, transgender, or gay.

[Teaandcakesandices]

@mKICKASS420 How's that sexual repression going for you?

[Oxen36]

@mKICKASS420 Wow! How ignorant and hateful!! Who tought you to hate that way? Your parents? Your God? That's what I thought!!!  Prick!!!

[mKICKASS420]

@Oxen36 I am not religious. Why must you be intolerant to the Christian faith though? What's it ever done to you? Hell I am from Iran, you have no perspective of how bad things could be for your homosexual obsession, which is accepted in this country. Count your blessings faggot, normally you would be swinging from a crane in town center

[TheBatPan]

@mKICKASS420 How wonderful to see yet another biggot sputing the evil in his heart in the name of his god...get a life and wake up and smell the coffee and while you're at it try, try, try to get educated so you can stop being such an ignorant ass!

[Oxen36]

@mKICKASS420 I'm not intolerant to Christian faith. I'm intolerant of people who don't think for themselves. You are right. I'm not from Iran, and I am completely aware of the devastating atrocities they do in the name of He who they claim to love so much. I may be the faggot that you hatefully spit in the face, but because Im not swinging from that crane in town center, I decide to love freely. A right that sadly you never had. Repression is not sanctity. Sanctity comes from LOVE.

[mKICKASS420]

@Oxen36 I hope you get AIDS

[Oxen36]

@mKICKASS420 I hope you don't.

[NiklasKing87]

If you cannot denounce Christianity you no deserve respect. in this matter.

[pqwilrj]

Hating homosexuals doesn't make any sense- it's like hating people with schizophrenia. Homosexuality is a mental disorder which can be treated. It was regarded as such until the 1970's when it became politically incorrect to do so.

[s00ar]

How come there aren´t any institutions doing anything about this. This is serious. Come on!

BTW Jesus can bite my ass any day. I don´t believe in a good that support bigotry but thats just me. And by the way I´m heterosexual and I´m baptisted so if I ever get to go to a bigot heaven I´ll kick my self out.

PappyCaligula you shouldn´t speak with ignorance.

[ragged07]

More people need to be aware of our elderly GLBT community this is so sad.

[tt247jer]

I love these people in the documentary! I owe them so much!!!!!!!

[39neilm19]

The City of Toronto operates 10 Great Homes for the Aged, there is a growing LGBT program starting with Fudger House which is located near the "gay ghetto" were staff has been trained to be sensitive to their gay residents needs, they have a Pride Flag raising,Ceremony,they need more support from the younger gay community at large, willing to become involved in the program and volunteer

They need to remember that one day they may need the same loving care.

[cookamanga]

thank you ELDERS!!!

this makes me sad. don't hide. you are not alone!!!

[chriswhite56]

Brilliant! I know so many elderly Gay people in my community; they are quite amazing people.

And Pappy - you're a sick puppy; pray (since you believe in that sort of thing) that those who will be looking after you when you are that old have more compassion than you do.

[chriswhite56]

Brilliant! I know so many elderly Gay people in my community; they are quite amazing people.

[rriverstone1]

Y'know, for a Queer basher, Pappy sure can FLAME!

[rriverstone1]

Pappy, Jesus had two daddies, and he turned out fine. Thump it elsewhere. Sorry you never got any good lovin', but don't dump your bitterness on us.

[rriverstone1]

In my fifties, rural, not in good health. This is already happening to me. I didn't know what it was. Have NO social support. Thanks for this.

[TreLuv78]

Profound. Something very new to contemplate and initiate awareness. The door opener's closing the closet doors. If it had not been for them, I would not be able to say, I won't have to live this way when I grow old. My family cares for me tremendously, and would never allow it. I feel ashamed knowing this is taking place.

[TuxedoAllure]

frightening. I hope this gets many views to help my forefathers/mothers in need

[bearcub410]

this is a wonderful clip i would like to see the whole thing . makes me want to do something for this generation FORGIVE BUT NEVER FORGET !!!! WERE HERE WERE QUEER GET USE TO IT and ps PAPPY IS AN ASS

[Damis06]

Sign me up. How can I help?

[PappyCaligula]

Jesus lived and died according to ROMAN records...(The Empire kept meticulous death certificates)..Sins of the flesh are the worst..We''re often "given over to them".

Like a drug, we need to do the more extreme until we start viewing others as just objects for our pleasure. You know the worship of Satan isn't some bizarre ceremony. It's philosophy is simple. "DO as THOU wilt"., (Do you own thing).

NOW is a few years of "Doing your own thing" worth an eternity of loneliness and torment?

[renrocks27]

@PappyCaligula I am an aged care worker and there are just as many (if not more!) sad and lonely STRAIGHT people seeing out their remaining years alone in their homes or in decrepit government bed sitters. Most are abandoned by their families who have given up on them or cant be bothered. Some are over 80 years old and are on anti-depressants just to get by. God hasnt spared them either.

And nice to see you're a Kylie Minogue fan PC and keeping up with your Gay icons despite your views! ;P

[PappyCaligula]

God gave you the choice to live according to his law or not. To accept Jesus or not.

Who says "I am the way, the life". You can be a good person but to God's standards, our good deeds are as "filthy rags". We cannot earn out way into Heaven. God doesn't send you to Hell which IS a real place of eternal separation and torment, a place of no hope or rescue. All of our chosing. Seems to me, if you were to choose, I'd choose to accept Jesus and surrender my life to HIS WILL not my desires.

[TuxedoAllure]

@PappyCaligula Everyone please look at his handle, this is cry for attention.

[mrexacto]

@PappyCaligula For a guy with so much Christian rhetoric in his pants you sure seem to know a lot about homosexuality and Satanic worship. Maybe you should focus your energy on something else; I don't think Jesus would want you to behave like such an ignorant asshole.

[melrhihalie]

@Pappy...Douche Bag!!!!!

[WhiteFlowerLei76]

Is there an official website for this documentary it looks incredible.

[mysticalHeir]

Thank you to this brave generation that paved the way for the likes of me and my friends, we love you and honor you and you deserve to live your entire life in the same dignity that you have created for so many of us.

[MrAxil]

Religion is ALL made up Pappy. Isn't it sad that you sit in judgement of others based on something that has been completely constructed? No one needs to be saved or delivered. Why don't you mind your own business instead of trying to get people to believe in your fariytale god.

[PappyCaligula]

I've done nothing to these lost souls except pray for them. Jesus CAN deliver anyone from sin, even the homosexual. (He did it in ancient times, he can do it now). However, sins of the flesh, (lust) are the MOST difficult to fight..Ask Jimmy Swaggart These people chose a lifestyle because for some internal "Wrongness" they couldn't cut being in a healthy heterosexual relationship. The wages of sin are "death" and YES, eternal loneliness,

The only torment they feel is from their concious!

[sumkindawunnerful]

@PappyCaligula I could write a paragraph while respecting your opinion, but honestly, I don't. You're an idiot. I hope you realize Jesus is about as real as a fucking unicorn. No one sent you on this earth to judge and belittle others. No one's hitting on you (and for good reason). Take your Bible out of your ass, and let people live their lives without inflicting unnecessary pain and suffering on them. You're the real "sinner".

[melrhihalie]

@PappyCaligula  @Pappy...Douche Bag!!!!!

[ronoc9]

@PappyCaligula do us a favour. if you're gonna "pray to jesus to deliver us", pray that he delievers us to a good gay night-club. Tell him there's a few rounds of bloody Marys in it for him.

[PappyCaligula]

Such sad, lonely souls. I wonder how many wish they'd gone "straight" in retrospect OR atleast learned to "control" their urges to become assexual?. There is no happiness in being gay it seems. Just loneliness..Then death. Outside the WILL of the Almight God WHO still loves them BUT hates their sin. The price of sin is death. Society isn't condemning these people. These elder gays down deep just know they're "wrong". Their inner concious screams for love BUT their sexual choice interferes.

[TechnologyWitch]

Pappy, they're sad and lonely because of bigots like you, not because of your imaginary friend.

[verysoliy]

wow older gays. as a gay man i am impressed. you rarely see old gays. maybe there is some hope that we will eventually live as long as straight people after all

[jjooyyll]

@verysoliy VerySolly, the point to this documentary is that you will not see the elderly gay for the very reason that they feel compelled to disappear again.

[jjooyyll]

@verysoliy This old gay, by the way has been married to the same partner since 1991 and lives as an "out" married couple in a continuing care community. There are couples here who are not "out." I don't know if it is fear or natural reticence.

[lgbttube4u]

@PappyCaligula

There is also prayer for you, since you judge others. It is not your right to talk about others as if they were going somewhere you know for a fact. Your arrogance and conservative religious agenda is pathetic. These people will go to Heaven, because there is no hell, only the one created and disseminated by people like you. Karma is a concept you should practice. God loves LGBT people because he/she made us. The torment they feel is from society abuse and people like you.

[TheStrong32]

@PappyCaligula What incredible ignorance! "Society isn't condemning these people." Yeah, right! Tell that to every victim of gay bashing! Tell that to every LGBT child who has been thrown out of their own home! Tell that to all the Matthew Sheppards throughout history who have been murdered becasue of bigots like you who use religion as a weapon of hate! Educate yourself! Learn that science has proved that homosexuality is NOT a "choice." Your words kill people!

[mmfreeman02]

This looks incredibly interesting...I am a Gerontology student and we learn extensively about elder abuse and mistreatment in long-term care facilities and it is clear that institutions are trying to combat that, but there is still a lack of education and information about LGBT seniors and their needs...I am sure that this film will be eye opening!