| | |  | DVDs | Home » » » » Outrage | | | | | | | Description: | | Boldly revealing the hidden lives of some of the United States most powerful policymakers, Outrage takes a comprehensive look at the harm they've inflicted on millions of Americans, and examines the media s complicity in keeping their secrets. Outrage probes deeply into the psychology of this double lifestyle, the ethics of outing closeted politicians, the double
standards that the media upholds in its coverage of the sex lives of gay public figures, and much more. | | | Features: | |
• OUTRAGE (DVD MOVIE)
| | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Jim McGreevey, Barney Frank, Larry Kramer | | Director:
| Kirby Dick | | Format:
| Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen | | Language:
| English | | Subtitle:
| Spanish | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Magnolia Home Entertainment | | Run Time:
| 89 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| January 19, 2010 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 19 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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42 of 46 found the following review helpful:
 FascinatingJun 09, 2009
By B. Phelps
"corgi lover"
Apparently the previous reviewer didn't actually SEE the film which I do believe is a prerequisite to a good review. This film is an eye-opener, an in depth examination of the extent that closeted gay politicians (and there are many) will go to protect themselves. This protection takes the form of the most vehement method of defense, reaction-formation. The primary point of the film is to question the practice of outing closeted gay politicians who promote and protect their own careers at the expense of the rights of others. Larry Craig is seen as a rather pathetic figure who's accusations of gay encounters go as far back as the 1980's, long before his last bathroom fiasco. Also interviewed are politicians who have come out of the closet (or been forced out) explaining the freedom attained through honesty. Most interesting is information surrounding the current governor of Florida. The film is riveting from beginning to end. Illustrations of a Freudian slip by a Fox news reporter provide a moment of laughter, while the censoring of an Anderson Cooper (of all people) Bill Maher interview which omits Maher's naming of a gay politician gives question to the beltways conspiracy to protect right-wing gay politicians and their staff. You will be amazed and surprised at the disclosures this film has to offer! A must see. Watch for the Republican conservative who takes his gay "right hand man" all over the world for extended travel but makes sure their arrival is always one day apart.
12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Hypocrisy, not homosexuality, is the problem!Nov 24, 2009
By Medusa
Everyone's sex life is their own; it's no one's business what we do in our bedrooms, UNTIL some individuals (as our politicians do) decide to exercise their moral authority as though it was given to them by God.
It is disturbing to see how the people who lead our nation display duplicity every day. What good can we expect of people who can't be true to themselves?
It is very important to understand that this documentary does not present a compelling position for or against homosexuality. This documentary simply reveals the cheap games some politicians are playing to deceive their family and their people, while hiding the reality of their lives.
The saddest part for me was seeing the exwife of James McGreevy , the previous governor of New Jersey, who found out that her husband of many years and the father of her daughter was gay all along. How can we believe, as a nation, that somebody who can engage in such a selfish deception with his own family can work for the best interest of his nation?
It is time for people to stop following empty slogans and self appointed saints, it is time to think and this documentary will help!
25 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Must see documentary...entertaining and timelyJun 22, 2009
By Beach Lover
It has been said; "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing". Even worse, is when good men lie about who they are and work for the opposition!
Unfortunately it is unpopular in many circles to be homosexual. I understand that you may want to hide to further your career or your political agenda. But to actively work against yourself and your rights is masochistic. If nothing else, I think the movie Outrage will educate all of us as to how self-hatred is belittling to the individual and harmful to society at large.
I love a good documentary. This one is definitely good, and definitely worth seeing!
11 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Eye Opener!Oct 01, 2009
By Tom Markus
"rural"
This documentary really opened my eyes to what is happening in Washington DC. I had heard for years about a large number of closeted homosexuals within the Republican Party. When Larry Craig was arrested for soliciting toilet sex, it came as no surprise. But this documentary really shines a light on more of these hypocrites. Very well done and the facts are meticulously backed up. Must see!
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
You need to see this film.Dec 10, 2009
By MOTOE Fan
This film doesn't just "out" closeted gay men, more importantly it lays bare a media/political/cultural system that allows self-loathing gay men to get away with their dreadful hypocrisy.
Anyone even remotely interested in how American politics has reached the nadir it has in the 21st century needs to see this documentary.
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