Building On The Past

December 2007 (00:56:04)

Host(s): Michael Billy

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Watch IN THE LIFE as it celebrates its amazing archive by looking back at some of the people and places the series has introduced you to over the past 16 seasons.

 

 

See other episodes in the 16th Season

In The Beltway

In The Beltway features a rare interview by lesbian comic Kate Clinton, as she spends time with one of our nation's leading Congressmen, Barney Frank.

Immigration

In 1996 the Defense of Marriage Act gave states the power to decide whether or not to recognize gay marriages. This story from the same year, Immigration, explores the challenges this law presents for bi-national couples. As an update, Rachel Tiven, of Immigration Equality, offers her insight into where the issue stands today.

Beijing

In 1995 Beijing, China hosted the Fourth United Nations Conference on Women. From countries big and small, women met to discuss their rights to health, equality, and freedom from violence. Amongst this group of women, a strong contingent of lesbians made their voices heard.

Two-Spirit People

A culture of acceptance has long-existed for Native American gay, lesbian, and transgender people. But this changed when the European colonists arrived. Now Two-Spirit people are reclaiming their right to be respected members of their communities.

Gay and Deaf

This next story takes viewers inside the world of gay men and lesbians who are deaf - people who share a language and experience unfamiliar to most of us, yet who see that purely as a challenge, not a handicap.

Judy

Judy Garland has long had a huge gay following. For many, Garland's life and work was inspirational. The final story looks at the connection between the death of this American icon and the Stonewall Riots.