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Run time:
48 min.
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Canada
In the fall of 1975, Doug Wilson placed the following ad in the University of Saskatchewan students' newspaper: "Anyone interested in participating in a campus gay organization, contact Doug Wilson, Box 203, College of Education." Four days later, Doug was suspended from his job supervising student teachers. A committee was formed to defend Doug, and an investigation was launched through the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. Doug was propelled into a kind of stardom, serving as the poster boy for the gay rights movement not only in Saskatchewan, but all over the country. Though he did not win his case, the event would serve as the catalyst for a fascinating life that would follow, filled with activism, art, performance, politics, and a touching yet tragic love story. Never letting go of his prairie roots, Doug remained a farm boy at heart, and spent much of his time and energy advancing the basic human rights of people in Canada and abroad. Inside this man existed many constant struggles - between fitting in and standing out; between fame and humility; between acceptance and rejection. Stubblejumper is a 48 minute docu-drama based on the life and work of Doug Wilson. Producer / Writer / Director David Geiss blends archival photographs, audio, text, and film with contemporary interviews and dramatic portrayals. The unique storytelling style reflects the varying work and personality of the film's subject. This inspiring tale will educate and entertain its audience, continuing the legacy of Wilson's work.
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