In the Life Building on the Past
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TV Episode | Documentary

In the Life

Building on the Past

TV-PG

TV Episode | Documentary

IN THE LIFE celebrates its amazing archive by looking back at some of the people and places the series has introduced you to over the past 16 years. IN THE BELTWAY In a rare interview, lesbian comic Kate Clinton spends time with one of the...See moreIN THE LIFE celebrates its amazing archive by looking back at some of the people and places the series has introduced you to over the past 16 years. IN THE BELTWAY In a rare interview, lesbian comic Kate Clinton spends time with one of the nation's leading Congressmen, Barney Frank. IMMIGRATION In 1996 the Defense of Marriage Act was passed, giving states the power to decide whether or not to recognize gay marriages. This story from the same year explores the challenges this law presents for bi-national couples. As an update to the story, Rachel Tiven of Immigration Equality offers her insight into where the issue stands today. BEIJING In 1995 Beijing, China hosted the Fourth United Nations Conference on Women. From countries big and small, women met to discuss their rights to health, equality, and freedom from violence. Amongst this group of women, a strong contingent of lesbians made their voices heard. TWO-SPIRIT PEOPLE A culture of acceptance has long-existed for Native American gay, lesbian, and transgender people. But this changed when the European colonists arrived. Now Two-Spirit people are reclaiming their right to be respected members of their communities. GAY AND DEAF This next story takes viewers inside the world of gay men and lesbians who are deaf - people who share a language and experience unfamiliar to most of us, yet who see that purely as a challenge, not a handicap. TO WONG FOO Remember the film To Wong Foo starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo? In 1995 we took a fun look at the film, with Katherine Linton as our host and with interviews by Charles Busch playing the part of legendary film star Mary Dale. JUDY Judy Garland has long had a huge gay following. For many, Garland's life and work was inspirational. The final story looks at the connection between the death of this American icon and the Stonewall Riots. Written by Anonymous See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Michael Billy Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Phoenix: The Resurrection
Charles Busch Self Self See fewer	Die, Mommie, Die! (2003)
Kate Clinton Self Self See fewer	The Secret Lives of Dentists (2002)
Barney Frank Self Self See fewer	Graves (I) (2016)