Cured (2020)

Doctors called them sick. The remedy was rebellion.

Cured (2020) poster

Mentally ill. Deviant. Diseased. And in need of a cure. These were among the terms psychiatrists used to describe gay women and men in the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. And as long as they were “sick”, progress toward equality was impossible. This documentary chronicles the battle waged by a small group of activists who declared war against a formidable institution – and won a crucial victory in the modern movement for LGBTQIA+ equality.

Director: Patrick Sammon, Bennett Singer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Ian Honeyman
Cinematography: Sam Henriques
Editing: Steve Heffner
Production: ITVS, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Independent Lens, Independent Film Producers (IFP)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

1970s, lgbt, gay liberation, usa history, 1950s, 1960s, misdiagnosis, gay rights, lgbt rights, united states of america (usa)

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Patrick Sammon, Bennett Singer
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cured about?
Mentally ill. Deviant. Diseased. And in need of a cure. These were among the terms psychiatrists used to describe gay women and men in the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. And as long as they were “sick”, progress toward equality was impossible. This documentary chronicles the battle waged by a small group of activists who declared war against a formidable institution – and won a crucial victory in the modern movement for LGBTQIA+ equality.
Who directed Cured?
Cured was directed by Patrick Sammon, Bennett Singer.
Who stars in Cured?
Cured stars Richard Socarides.
How long is Cured?
Cured has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Cured?
Cured is a Documentary film.
Where was Cured produced?
Cured was produced in United States of America.