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Southern Family

Directed by Keith Wilson
2002
USA
14 mins
2002
USA
Coming Out
Parenting/Family
Relationships
Local Interest/Subjects
Gay

A Christmas party at a Southern grandmother’s home turns into an unexpected and tense coming out story in this heartwarming 2002 documentary that spans several generations.

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