The Typist (2015)

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From the archives of the “queer Smithsonian,” San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society, comes the forgotten history of a gay Korean War veteran tasked with writing the military discharges of outed gay seamen. The Typist details a conflicted clerk’s participation in discrimination and his divided allegiance to homosexuality and heroism.

Director: Kristine Stolakis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

korean war veteran

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Typist about?
From the archives of the “queer Smithsonian,” San Francisco’s GLBT Historical Society, comes the forgotten history of a gay Korean War veteran tasked with writing the military discharges of outed gay seamen. The Typist details a conflicted clerk’s participation in discrimination and his divided allegiance to homosexuality and heroism.
Who directed The Typist?
The Typist was directed by Kristine Stolakis.
How long is The Typist?
The Typist has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is The Typist?
The Typist is a Documentary film.