Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker (1992)

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The life and work of the woman described as "The Rosa Parks of Gay Rights". During the repressive 1950's, Dr. Evelyn Hooker undertook ground breaking research that led to a radical discovery: homosexuals were not, by definition, "sick." Dr. Hooker's finding sent shock waves through the psychiatric community and culminated in a major victory for gay rights: in 1974 the weight of her studies, along with gay activism, forced the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its official manual of mental disorders. Startling archival footage of the medical procedure used to "cure" homosexuality, images from the underground gay world of the McCarthy era, and home movies of literary icon Christopher Isherwood bring to life history which we must never forget.

Director: Richard Schmiechen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

homophobia, psychology, lgbt, psychiatry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker about?
The life and work of the woman described as "The Rosa Parks of Gay Rights". During the repressive 1950's, Dr. Evelyn Hooker undertook ground breaking research that led to a radical discovery: homosexuals were not, by definition, "sick." Dr. Hooker's finding sent shock waves through the psychiatric community and culminated in a major victory for gay rights: in 1974 the weight of her studies, along with gay activism, forced the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its official manual of mental disorders. Startling archival footage of the medical procedure used to "cure" homosexuality, images from the underground gay world of the McCarthy era, and home movies of literary icon Christopher Isherwood bring to life history which we must never forget.
Who directed Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker?
Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker was directed by Richard Schmiechen.
Who stars in Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker?
Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker stars Patrick Stewart, Christopher Isherwood.
How long is Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker?
Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker?
Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker is a Documentary film.