Outing Gay Hate takes us beyond the apparent acceptance of Sydney's flamboyant Mardi Gras Parade, to finally break the code of silence surrounding the shocking reality of gay hate crime in Australia.

This timely, compelling documentary reveals how gay hate murder, violence and vilification are a regular occurrence around the country.

Outing Gay Hate hears from the survivors of brutal bashings and constant hate abuse. We learn how simply because they are different, our gay men and lesbians are at least 5 times more likely to experience violence or abuse than members of the general population.

Outing Gay Hate also reveals how for decades, Australia's culture of homophobia has prevented reporting - concealed the brutality - and given perpetrators license to continue the violence.

Outing Gay Hate traces the source of poisoned attitudes and visits Australia's first gay hate bombing - a disturbing escalation in a litany of vicious but otherwise common gay hate crimes that occur every day - nationwide.

Outing Gay Hate also hears from prominent figures. High Court Judge, Justice Michael Kirby speaks frankly about declaring his sexuality - about the personal cost and of the role of conservative religious doctrine in gay hate crime. There are disturbing assessments from Federal Human Rights Commissioner Chris Sidoti, insights from hate crime counsellor Anthony Schembri and streetwise revelations from Stevie Clayton, Deputy Director of the AIDS Council of NSW.

Sociologist Dr Stephen Tomsen also details the scenarios for gay hate murder in Australia. How societal attitudes push young men into violence and how gang attacks often end in the ultimate tragedy. Health professionals also tell of the psychological cost for gay men and lesbians - of knowing that hate abuse or violence can happen at any time.

Outing Gay Hate screened nationally on SBS Television's Prime Time documentary slot The Cutting Edge in February 2000.

The retail price of a VHS copy of Outing Gay Hate is $165 including GST.

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