We Who Have Friends
Originally released in 1969. We Who Have Friends is a documentary film. directed by Richard Reisz. At just 49 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A pioneering documentary in 1969, looking at the situation of gay men in the UK two years after the 1967 Reform Act, and revealing how attitudes have changed. It includes unique interviews with the Bill's initiator, Leo Abse; Peter Manolt, the Editor of the bi-sexual/gay magazine 'Jeremy'; social workers who regard 'gayness' as something to be 'cured'; the only gay man found willing to appear on camera at that time, and members of the public on the streets of London and Leeds.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Who Have Friends about?
A pioneering documentary in 1969, looking at the situation of gay men in the UK two years after the 1967 Reform Act, and revealing how attitudes have changed. It includes unique interviews with the...
Who directed We Who Have Friends?
We Who Have Friends was directed by Richard Reisz.
How long is We Who Have Friends?
We Who Have Friends has a runtime of 0 hours and 49 minutes (49 minutes total).
When was We Who Have Friends released?
We Who Have Friends was released on May 14, 1969 in theaters.