Podcasts about Gen Silent

Bobbi and Mike talk with documentary film producer Joe Applebaum about The Clowder Group’s award-winning film, Gen Silent. The film explores the issue of aging in the LGBT community and features six homosexual seniors discussing the growing trend of going back in the closet so as to avoid discrimination in their golden years. “It is incredibly important, the need as you age, to have a support group.” Joe says. “I'm sure that you will agree with me, but that's even more so in the LGBT community because of what's happened in our community.” Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show.

We speak with Stu Maddox, the director and producer of a documentary called "Gen Silent," that explores some of the difficulties confronted by many elderly people who are in the gay community - especially those who need to go into long term care facilities and who might feel compelled to go back into the closet for fear of how they might be viewed and treated. The film is going to be screened on Thursday, September 19th at 5:30 on the Racine campus of Gateway Technical College.

With the legalization of marriage for all Americans and the greater level of acceptance for LGBT people, we could come to the mistaken conclusion that bias no longer affected LGBT people. But far from it, aging and dying LGBT people face an uphill climb to get the support they need; from family, facilities and professionals. Gen Silent is an intimate portrait of some of the people directly affected by outdated attitudes and beliefs. The political battle fought over these beliefs has a deep personal affect on the aging population. What does this struggle have to tell us about the great need for all aging and dying people to have access to compassionate, sensitive and acceptant care? In learning more about the special needs of this population, we may also have a window into the how to support all people in our individuality as we age and die.

With the legalization of marriage for all Americans and the greater level of acceptance for LGBT people, we could come to the mistaken conclusion that bias no longer affected LGBT people. But far from it, aging and dying LGBT people face an uphill climb to get the support they need; from family, facilities and professionals. Gen Silent is an intimate portrait of some of the people directly affected by outdated attitudes and beliefs. The political battle fought over these beliefs has a deep personal affect on the aging population. What does this struggle have to tell us about the great need for all aging and dying people to have access to compassionate, sensitive and acceptant care? In learning more about the special needs of this population, we may also have a window into the how to support all people in our individuality as we age and die.

Today’s guest is Bob Linscott, one of the country’s leading advocates on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) aging. He’s the Assistant Director of the LGBT Aging Project at the Fenway Institute in Boston. His work with LGBT older adults is profiled in an award-winning film, Gen Silent. Bob was so generous with his time and knowledge for our listeners.

With the legalization of marriage for all Americans and the greater level of acceptance for LGBT people, we could come to the mistaken conclusion that bias no longer affected LGBT people. But far from it, aging and dying LGBT people face an uphill climb to get the support they need; from family, facilities and professionals. Gen Silent is an intimate portrait of some of the people directly affected by outdated attitudes and beliefs. The political battle fought over these beliefs has a deep personal affect on the aging population. What does this struggle have to tell us about the great need for all aging and dying people to have access to compassionate, sensitive and acceptant care? In learning more about the special needs of this population, we may also have a window into the how to support all people in our individuality as we age and die.

With the legalization of marriage for all Americans and the greater level of acceptance for LGBT people, we could come to the mistaken conclusion that bias no longer affected LGBT people. But far from it, aging and dying LGBT people face an uphill climb to get the support they need; from family, facilities and professionals. Gen Silent is an intimate portrait of some of the people directly affected by outdated attitudes and beliefs. The political battle fought over these beliefs has a deep personal affect on the aging population. What does this struggle have to tell us about the great need for all aging and dying people to have access to compassionate, sensitive and acceptant care? In learning more about the special needs of this population, we may also have a window into the how to support all people in our individuality as we age and die.

Many of those who fought the first battles for LGBT rights now face fear of discrimination, bullying and abuse in the health and nursing care system, forcing many to return to the closet rather than confront their health care choices. Filmmaker Stu Maddux followed the lives of six LGBT elders living in Boston for a year to tell their story. Stu Maddux joins us in advance of a free screening of Gen Silent at WHRO this Thursday, find out more here.

On Tuesday, March 19th we welcome Stu Maddux, Director and Producer of the critically acclaimed documentary, 'Gen Silent' to our show.  The real life stories of love, commitment, discernment, hope, happiness and despair told through the lens of “Gen Silent” are gut wrenching, yet important for all audiences in order to understand the plight of LGBT seniors in America.  "The Generation that fought Hardest to come out, is going back in...To Survive." Producer/Director Stu Maddux does a splendid job in piecing together these LGBT pioneers who helped paved the way for what we know today asGay Pride. "The filmmaking is personal, heartbreaking, and the issues are real" - Huffington Post  Through our conversation today, Stu will help us all learn how to  'Be A Healthy Caregiver'

On Tuesday, March 19th we welcome Stu Maddux, Director and Producer of the critically acclaimed documentary, 'Gen Silent' to our show.  The real life stories of love, commitment, discernment, hope, happiness and despair told through the lens of “Gen Silent” are gut wrenching, yet important for all audiences in order to understand the plight of LGBT seniors in America.  "The Generation that fought Hardest to come out, is going back in...To Survive." Producer/Director Stu Maddux does a splendid job in piecing together these LGBT pioneers who helped paved the way for what we know today asGay Pride. "The filmmaking is personal, heartbreaking, and the issues are real" - Huffington Post   Through our conversation today, Stu will help us all learn how to  'Be A Healthy Caregiver'

Our Guest on Tuesday's  'Be A Healthy Caregiver' show is David Treece, CEO of Treece Financial Group in Miami Shores, Florida. David has nearly 20 years of experience in financial services as a consumer-oriented advocate for his clients.  Recognized for his financial acumen and client-advocacy work, David has been featured nationally on PBS' "The Nightly Business Report," as well as on South Florida television and in south Florida print publications including the Miami Herald, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Daily Business Review and South Florida CEO. We will be talking about an important documentary that David will featured on LGBT Aging, Gen Silent. LGBT Aging issues are often overlooked, yet through this marvelous film,   David will share his expertise on why it is important to prepare for aging, building a network of support and having your important planning done.  

Our Guest on Tuesday's  'Be A Healthy Caregiver' show is David Treece, CEO of Treece Financial Group in Miami Shores, Florida. David has nearly 20 years of experience in financial services as a consumer-oriented advocate for his clients.   Recognized for his financial acumen and client-advocacy work, David has been featured nationally on PBS' "The Nightly Business Report," as well as on South Florida television and in south Florida print publications including the Miami Herald, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Daily Business Review and South Florida CEO.  We will be talking about an important documentary that David will featured on LGBT Aging, Gen Silent. LGBT Aging issues are often overlooked, yet through this marvelous film,   David will share his expertise on why it is important to prepare for aging, building a network of support and having your important planning done.  

Gen Silent is that new LGBT documentary that asks six LGBT senior citizens if they will hide their lives to survive.  By Stu Maddux http://stumaddux.com/gen_silent.html