OUTRAGE

RYAN: We didn’t attend a screening of the new documentary “Outrage” but I actually went to the box office and bought a ticket to see it recently out of sheer interest.

CAROLINE: I’ve never heard of such a thing!

RYAN: [laughs’ It is a rare occurrence in our world indeed.

CAROLINE: What so inspired you?

RYAN: It’s about closeted gay politicians in America.

CAROLINE: Them’s fighting words!

RYAN: I know! It’s a sad state of affairs, pun intended – that we live in a time and a place where there is such shame surrounding one’s sexuality – and it often drives these people to do terrible things.

CAROLINE: Like what?

RYAN: Well this movie provides facts on several politicians who have literally been caught having sex with men and then they go on the record voting against equality and such.

CAROLINE: That is an outrage.

RYAN: I know. The title is most appropriate.

CAROLINE: We’ve definitely come a long way in this country now that five states have passed marriage equality laws.

RYAN: The tide is turning for justice, it’s true. This documentary is more disturbing than it is entertaining though. The topic not as cleverly illustrated as, say, a Michael Moore doc.

CAROLINE: Well there’s only one Michael Moore.

RYAN: But it is a completely compelling situation.

— BOTTOM LINE —

RYAN: It’s an important look at a relevant issue. It’s good to get it out in the open and I think people will be shocked at the hypocritical behavior of some elected officials highlighted in this feature. It’s a little movie that could make a big difference.

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