Standing on the Line
Synopsis
In both amateur and professional sports, being gay remains taboo. Few dare to come out of the closet for fear of being stigmatized, and for many, the pressure to perform is compounded by a further strain: whether or not to affirm their sexual identity. Standing on the Line takes a fresh and often moving look at some of our gay athletes, who share their experiences with the camera. They’ve set out to overcome prejudice in the hopes of changing things for the athletes of tomorrow.
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Brock McGillis
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Anita Bucsis
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Judy Testo
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Serge Bourque
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Jean-Christophe Comeau
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Justin Boisvert
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Kaylin Irvine
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Patrick Burke
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Alain Bezeau
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Trevor Georgie
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Justin Roberts
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Émile d'Entremont, Mario Paulin
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Émile d'Entremont
- Original Score
- Serge Nakauchi Pelletier
- Original Title
- Standing on the Line
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Émile d'Entremont, Mario Paulin
Paul Émile d'Entremont
Serge Nakauchi Pelletier
Mario Paulin
Dominique Sicotte
Maryse Chapdelaine, Michèle Bélanger, Christine Aubé, Dominic Desjardins, Jac Gautreau
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Paulin
Director of Photography
Paul Émile d'Entremont
Director
Dominique Sicotte
Editor
Maryse Chapdelaine
Producer
Paul Émile d'Entremont
Writer
Christine Aubé
Producer
Mario Paulin
Director
Jac Gautreau
Producer
Serge Nakauchi Pelletier
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Standing on the Line
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What is Standing on the Line about?
In both amateur and professional sports, being gay remains taboo. Few dare to come out of the closet for fear of being stigmatized, and for many, the pressure to perform is compounded by a further strain: whether or not to affirm their sexual identity. Standing on the Line takes a fresh and often moving look at some of our gay athletes, who share their experiences with the camera. They’ve set out to overcome prejudice in the hopes of changing things for the athletes of tomorrow.
Who directed Standing on the Line?
Standing on the Line was directed by Paul Émile d'Entremont, Mario Paulin.
Who stars in Standing on the Line?
The principal cast of Standing on the Line includes Anastasia Bucsis, David Testo, Brock McGillis, Anita Bucsis, Judy Testo.
When was Standing on the Line released and how long is it?
Standing on the Line was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Standing on the Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Standing on the Line was composed by Serge Nakauchi Pelletier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Standing on the Line?
Standing on the Line holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.