Standing on the Line
2019•18A•1h 20m•7.3•Released
Documentary
In both amateur and professional sports, being gay remains taboo. Few dare to come out of the closet for fear of being stigmatized, and for many, the pressure to perform is compounded by a further strain: whether or not to affirm their sexual identity. Standing on the Line takes a fresh and often moving look at some of our gay athletes, who share their experiences with the camera. They’ve set out to overcome prejudice in the hopes of changing things for the athletes of tomorrow.
Director
Paul Émile d'Entremont
Writer
Paul Émile d'Entremont
Languages
English, French
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Anastasia Bucsis
Herself
David Testo
Himself
Brock McGillis
Himself
Anita Bucsis
Herself
Judy Testo
Herself
Brian McGillis
Himself
Serge Bourque
Himself
Jean-Christophe Comeau
Himself
Justin Boisvert
Himself
Kaylin Irvine
Herself
Patrick Burke
Himself
Brian Burke
Himself
Alain Bezeau
Himself
Trevor Georgie
Himself
Justin Roberts
Himself
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Maryse Chapdelaine
Producer
Christine Aubé
Producer
Jac Gautreau
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