The Rejected
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The Rejected is a made-for-television documentary film about homosexuality, the first of its kind to be broadcast on American television. It was first shown on KQED on September 11, 1961, and was later syndicated to National Educational Television (NET) stations across the United States, receiving positive critical reviews.
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The Rejected (1961)
Type: Clip • Published 2015-06-18
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- Director
- Dick Christian
- Original Title
- The Rejected
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 09/11/1961
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- KQED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Christian
John W. Reavis
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Dick Christian
Director
John W. Reavis
Producer
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What is The Rejected about?
The Rejected is a made-for-television documentary film about homosexuality, the first of its kind to be broadcast on American television. It was first shown on KQED on September 11, 1961, and was later syndicated to National Educational Television (NET) stations across the United States, receiving positive critical reviews.
Who directed The Rejected?
The Rejected was directed by Dick Christian.
Who stars in The Rejected?
The principal cast of The Rejected includes James Day, Margaret Mead, Karl Bowman, Bishop James Pike, Rabbi Alvin Fine.
When was The Rejected released and how long is it?
The Rejected was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 59m.