Does IFP Sound Gay?
Okay, I admit the above is a bit of sensationalism. But, in theory, I got your attention, and I did so to illustrate the experience I’ve had this week of people reacting to the title of my doc, Do I Sound Gay? The film examines my quest to overcome my anxiety about sounding “gay” when I speak, as well as the origins of the “gay voice” and the nature of the stigma that surround it (facebook.com/doisoundgay). I chose a provocative title on purpose. The fact is that “gay” remains a slur in our culture. Less than it used to be, […]
by David Thorpe on Sep 21, 2012