Growing Up Gay | |
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Directed by | Aoife Kelleher[1] |
Country of origin | Ireland |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 2 |
Production | |
Executive producer | John Murray[1] |
Producer | Anna Rodgers[1] |
Production location | Around Ireland |
Editor | Colm O'Brien[1] |
Production company | Crossing the Line Films[1] |
Original release | |
Network | RTÉ One |
Release | 19 April 2010 |
Growing Up Gay was a groundbreaking[2] two-part documentary series broadcast on RTÉ One, which began on Monday 19 April 2010 at 9.35pm (after the main evening news).[1] It explored the experiences of the first generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people growing up in an Ireland where it was legal to be themselves.[3] Filmed over 18 months,[4] it was made by Crossing the Line Films with the ongoing support and advice of Ireland's national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans young people, BeLonG To.[1] It featured LGBT school-goers, Muslims, and young people facing persecution in their hometowns across Ireland.[4]
RTÉ courted controversy by recommending that the documentary be suitable for viewing by "mature audiences" only, despite its stars all being teenagers. There was also a delay in the appearance of the second episode on RTÉ player.[5]
Growing Up Gay was nominated for "Event of the Year" at the GALAs (Gay and Lesbian Awards).[6]