The rejected : (a transcript)
John W. Reavis (Author), Richard Christian (Director), Irving Saraf (Production personnel), James Day, James Jackson (Former owner), Pan-Graphic Press Book Service (Issuing body, Publisher), KQED-TV (Television station : San Francisco, Calif)
First ever U.S. televised documentary about homosexuality, shows some differing views on homosexuality from several different standpoints. The film is hardly a flattering portrayal of the LGBTQ community, frequently referingto homosexuality as a "problem" and is peppered with other derogatory words such as "unpleasant" and "terrible." However, considering the general attitude toward homosexuality in 1961 the film itself should be considered quite progressive for its time. Considering the year in which it was done, it's amazing for its frankness and focus on homosexuality as a problem for homosexuals and society in general. Some people speak out asking for more tolerance and understanding. Some sound even more progressive. A few others toe the conservative line. Includes inteviews with Margaret Mead ; Karl M. Bowman, past president of the American Psychiatric Association ; Rev. James A. Pike ; a panel discussion by members of the Mattachine Society, one of the first gay rights groups in the US
Print Book, English, 1961
Pan-Graphic Press, San Francisco, California, 1961