Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill (1997)

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In a 1993 art exhibit at the University of Saskatchewan, Christopher Lefler allegedly outed the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Sylvia Fedoruk. Lefler's show was closed down, his art seized, his scholarship revoked, and he was expelled from the University of Saskatchewan. Mainstream media and the queer community framed this issue as one of outing, when it was also used to attack the funding of the arts. This film attempts to chart some of the reactions to Lefler's controversial and much maligned work.

Director: Maureen Bradley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill about?
In a 1993 art exhibit at the University of Saskatchewan, Christopher Lefler allegedly outed the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Sylvia Fedoruk. Lefler's show was closed down, his art seized, his scholarship revoked, and he was expelled from the University of Saskatchewan. Mainstream media and the queer community framed this issue as one of outing, when it was also used to attack the funding of the arts. This film attempts to chart some of the reactions to Lefler's controversial and much maligned work.
Who directed Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill?
Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill was directed by Maureen Bradley.
How long is Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill?
Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill?
Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill is a Documentary film.
Where was Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill produced?
Tainted: Christopher Lefler and the Queer Censorship Chill was produced in Canada.