The film concerns Michael's decision to reveal his homosexuality to his family. It follows his preparation in coming out by his participation in a lesbian and gay male peer support group. ... See full summary
Michael, a Gay Son (1980) Online
- Original Title :
- Michael, a Gay Son
- Genre :
- Movie / Short / Documentary
- Year :
- 1980
- Directror :
- Bruce Glawson
- Cast :
- David Douglas Kelley,Dorothy Janes,Philip McLeod
- Type :
- Movie
- Rating :
- 6.1/10
The film concerns Michael's decision to reveal his homosexuality to his family. It follows his preparation in coming out by his participation in a lesbian and gay male peer support group. In this session, several of the participants reveal their own actual experiences, both positive and negative, in coming out to their families. An improvised dramatization of a family counselling session with Michael and his family follows. The session is facilitated by an actual social worker, Karen Kaffko, who specializes in such counselling. Each family member is given the opportunity to explore his or her feelings about Michael being gay. The film concludes with Michael's evaluation of his decision to reveal his homosexuality to his family.
| Cast overview: | |||
 | David Douglas Kelley | - | Michael Collins |
| Dorothy Janes | - | Mrs. Collins |
| Philip McLeod | - | Mr. Collins |
| Harvey Hamburg | - | Frank Collins |
| Fern Levitt | - | Susan Collins |
| Terry Dunn | - | Michael's Lover |
| Yves Dufour | - | Michael's Friend |
| Michel Lozier | - | Michael's Friend |
| Paul Endicott | - | Interviewer |
| Karen Kaffko | - | Social Worker |
As reported by Toronto's Globe & Mail newspaper on February 12, 1982, St. Michael's College refused a request from Gays at the University of Toronto to allow the film, 'Michael, A Gay Son' to be shown in its auditorium.