Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay
Synopsis
Harry Hay was one of the founding fathers of the gay rights movement, and for more than 50 years was synonymous with the term "gay pride." Director Eric Slade's documentary about Hay looks at both his life and the movement he did so much to define. In 1948, Hay founded the Mattachine Society in Los Angeles; the goal of the organization was to establish a "Golden Brotherhood," one that sought to redefine homosexuality as a normal, healthy way of life. The problem, Hay famously maintained, was not homosexuality itself, but the way it was treated by society. Dramatizations, photographs, archival footage, and interviews with original Mattachine Society members are all incorporated to tell Hay's remarkable story, one whose legacy continues to be felt in the treatment of gays and lesbians in culture today.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Slade
- Original Score
- Tim Jones
- Original Title
- Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Slade
Tim Jones
Marsha Kahm, Philippe Roques, Sophie E. Constantinou
Dawn Logsdon
Vivian Kleiman, Jack Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Walsh
Producer
Dawn Logsdon
Editor
Eric Slade
Director
Marsha Kahm
Director of Photography
Philippe Roques
Director of Photography
Sophie E. Constantinou
Director of Photography
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What is Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay about?
Harry Hay was one of the founding fathers of the gay rights movement, and for more than 50 years was synonymous with the term "gay pride." Director Eric Slade's documentary about Hay looks at both his life and the movement he did so much to define. In 1948, Hay founded the Mattachine Society in Los Angeles; the goal of the organization was to establish a "Golden Brotherhood," one that sought to redefine homosexuality as a normal, healthy way of life. The problem, Hay famously maintained, was not homosexuality itself, but the way it was treated by society. Dramatizations, photographs, archival footage, and interviews with original Mattachine Society members are all incorporated to tell Hay's remarkable story, one whose legacy continues to be felt in the treatment of gays and lesbians in culture today.
Who directed Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay?
Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay was directed by Eric Slade.
Who stars in Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay?
The principal cast of Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay includes Harry Hay, William Dale Jennings, John Burnside, Urvashi Vaid, Taylor Mali.
When was Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay released and how long is it?
Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hope Along the Wind: The Story of Harry Hay was composed by Tim Jones.