Outlet (2006)
This film tells the personal stories of the teenagers who participate in a support group offered by a Bay Area youth organization called “Outlet.” It includes observational footage of their weekly support group and mentoring meetings, providing a glimpse of the challenges they face at school on a daily basis. Interviews with the support group facilitator, a young activist, and a trans teen address the evolution of queer issues as they are taken on by local middle school and high school students within a context now over 10 years old, but still relevant today in many schools.
Director: Leigh Iacobucci
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: June 25, 2006
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Outlet about?
- This film tells the personal stories of the teenagers who participate in a support group offered by a Bay Area youth organization called “Outlet.” It includes observational footage of their weekly support group and mentoring meetings, providing a glimpse of the challenges they face at school on a daily basis. Interviews with the support group facilitator, a young activist, and a trans teen address the evolution of queer issues as they are taken on by local middle school and high school students within a context now over 10 years old, but still relevant today in many schools.
- Who directed Outlet?
- Outlet was directed by Leigh Iacobucci.
- How long is Outlet?
- Outlet has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).