Out at Work (1997)
In 1992 Cheryl Summerville, a cook at a Cracker Barrel restaurant outside Atlanta, received a termination paper stating that she was fired for "failing to demonstrate normal heterosexual values." She was shocked to discover that in more than 40 American states it was legal to fire workers simply because of their sexual orientation. OUT AT WORK chronicles the stories of a cook, an auto worker and a librarian as they seek workplace safety, job security and benefits for gay and lesbian workers.
Director: Kelly Anderson, Tami Gold
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: June 24, 1997
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kelly Anderson, Tami Gold
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Out at Work about?
- In 1992 Cheryl Summerville, a cook at a Cracker Barrel restaurant outside Atlanta, received a termination paper stating that she was fired for "failing to demonstrate normal heterosexual values." She was shocked to discover that in more than 40 American states it was legal to fire workers simply because of their sexual orientation. OUT AT WORK chronicles the stories of a cook, an auto worker and a librarian as they seek workplace safety, job security and benefits for gay and lesbian workers.
- Who directed Out at Work?
- Out at Work was directed by Kelly Anderson, Tami Gold.
- How long is Out at Work?
- Out at Work has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).