Hope along the Wind:
The Life of Harry Hay
A feature documentary on the life of Harry Hay, founder of America’s first successful gay rights organization.
Harry Hay’s lifelong efforts to bring a sesnse of unity, community, and joyous spirituality to gays in the US make for remarkable viewing.
Los Angeles Times
"A captivating account of the birth and early growth of the American LGBT rights movement, as told through the life of its inspirational founder."
Daniel Hurewitz, PhD Asst. Prof. of History, Hunter College, CUNY
"An essential piece of our documentary film collection at San Francisco Public Library…"
Karen Sundheim, Pgm. Mgr, James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center, SF Public Library
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An excellent addition to courses on US History, GLBTQ Studies, and media studies."
Victor Silverman, PhD Prof. of History, Pomona College
"Harry Hay played a pivotal role in the birth of a gay movement in the United States. Hope Along the Wind … helps restore Hay to historical memory.”
John D'Emilio, PhD Prof. of History, Univ. of Illinois, Chicago
Awards
Golden Gate Award, Bay Area Documentary San Francisco International Film Festival
Jury Award, Best Feature Documentary Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Chris Award for Social Issue Documentary Columbus International Film & Video Festival
Jury Award, Best Feature Documentary Seattle International Gay and Lesbian Film Festivals
Audience Award, Best Film Fresno Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Audience Award, Best Documentary Pittsburgh Int'l Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Best Documentary Fort Worth Int'l Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
