National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day

Posted on by bernardovillela

Over the past year, postings on this site have been a bit sparse but one of the more significant ones was for the Things I Learned From the Movies Blogathon (just after National Coming Out Day 2016). It was my coming out on this blog, and those stories real and fictionalized matter. The short below has been released in the past year and made quite a big splash on fictionalized end.

 

The day matters not as a compulsory exercise but rather to raise awareness. Here’s an example of how a real-life coming out can have an impact on others (Yes, this means you need to read a long Instagram caption. #sorrynotsorry).

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The decision to write this came after I received a message from a brave individual. Such message inspired me to shed light on an aspect of my private life which I have kept distant from my career in music. I came to fully recognize that I was gay when I was sixteen. I decided not to publicize my sexuality largely due to a matter of privacy, as I was still trying to find comfort and confidence within my own skin. Further, I always found conversations regarding music, politics, art, books – and the greatness of Nas’ catalog – to be far more interesting than what type of guy I was into. This is still true today. While this message is most definitely overdue, I encourage anyone who is navigating their sexuality to devote as much time as they need to the process of finding self-confidence, self-acceptance, and self-love. Hell, for me, it took years to write this message. Nevertheless, I figured now was the time to let a few more friends know that I am happy, I am here for you, and I am proud of who I am. Cheers -G

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Happy National Coming Out Day!

In Recognition Of: The Closet (Video)

Posted on by bernardovillela

In recognition Of: National Coming Out Day

I haven’t done enough promoting of indie and short films on this site yet or at least not as much as I would’ve liked to this point. In an effort to rectify this and in recognition of National Coming Out Day I am posting a short film (a little over three minutes) below.

It’s not only one of the most beautifully edited and constructed shorts I’ve ever seen but one of the most effective and evocative statements against homophobia and a reflection of social change.

Without much further ado I present you The Closet.