

Standing on the Line
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
80 min
Release Date
2019-05-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
7.3
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Brian McGillis
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Kaylin Irvine
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Patrick Burke
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Brian Burke
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Justin Roberts
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