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1984. Books: ‘Men in Frocks’

Gay in the 80s Posted on March 13, 2014 by Colin ClewsMarch 13, 2014

“Men in Frocks is the book on modern drag. Its stunning photo studies show the amazing variety of styles that parade themselves today. In a collage of interviews, the drag queens speak for themselves, from unknown street people through to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Coming Out, Fashion, Gay politics, Gay Scene, Gay Scene Australia, Gay Scene UK, Gay Scene USA, LGBT History | Tagged drag, ed heath, gay mens press, gender fuck, history of cross-dressing, history of drag, kris kirk, transsexualism, transvestism | 9 Replies

1983. Movie: Veronica 4 Rose

Gay in the 80s Posted on December 5, 2013 by Colin ClewsOctober 31, 2016

Produced by the UK’s newly launched TV company Channel Four, Veronica 4 Rose looks at the lives of young lesbians in the English towns of Newcastle, Liverpool and London. In the course of the film they share their experiences  and … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, Film, LGBT History, Television | Tagged veronica 4 rose, young lesbians | 7 Replies

1980. Film: Michael, A Gay Son

Gay in the 80s Posted on October 3, 2013 by Colin ClewsOctober 3, 2013

This 30-minute Canadian film follows Michael Collins as he considers whether or not to come out to his family. It includes a segment shot in a lesbian and gay support group where participants describe their own experiences of coming out … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, Film, LGBT History | Tagged parents of gays | Leave a reply

1980. Music: Diana Ross. I’m Coming Out

Gay in the 80s Posted on August 22, 2013 by Colin ClewsAugust 22, 2013

Diana Ross coming out? A black, Jewish lesbian? As radical as this may seem, I think we can safely discount it. I’m not really sure what this song is about; Diana’s obviously ‘coming out’ of something (she says it often … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, LGBT History, Music | Tagged diana ross | 2 Replies

1985. Film: Silent Pioneers

Gay in the 80s Posted on August 15, 2013 by Colin ClewsAugust 15, 2013

An important movie of its time and with a message that still resonates today: older lesbians and gay men exist! Not only do we exist but we played our part in making LGBT life what it is today, in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Out, Film, LGBT History | Tagged older lesbians and gay men | Leave a reply

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