In the Life Attempts to Subvert Gay Stereotypes

2010-07-07

What happens when you document a group of scantily clad, American lesbians traveling between tropical, Caribbean islands on a cruise called Sweet? No, it's not the footage for a debaucherous conclusion to the first season of the Real L Word, but rather one of the stories featured in the July episode of In the Life, the documentary series (now in its 18th season) that examines various political, social and romantic issues facing the LGBT community.

http://www3.timeoutny.com/chicago/blog/out-and-about/2010/07/in-the-life-attempts-to-subvert-gay-stereotypes/

LGBT Evolution Will be Televised - Executive Director Michelle Kristel talks to WSJ about "The Real L Word"

2010-06-26

"The Real L Word," though, like its fictional predecessor, raises an old feminist issue: overt sexiness and the male gaze. "Is it progress that we are now being as objectified as straight women?"

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703615104575328782313709068.html

In Support of GMHC

2010-06-22

On behalf of In The Life Media, please know of our support of GMHC's move ("GMHC Confronts Lease Crisis," by Paul Schindler, May 27-Jun. 9). This move is essential to maintain their absolutely critical services to people with HIV/AIDS in New York.

http://www.gaycitynews.com/articles/2010/06/28/gay_city_news/perspectives/readers_letters/doc4c23e75ea0475943745674.txt

Arch-Conservative U.S. Christians Help Uganda 'Kill-the-Gays' Bill Stay Alive

2010-06-16

Through the preaching of evangelists, many Ugandans have come to believe that homosexuality could lead to the destruction of their nation. In a land plagued with AIDS, that's not a tough sell. The irony is, before the religious right had its way with Uganda, it had one of the best records in Africa of containing its AIDS epidemic.

http://www.alternet.org/world/147177/arch-conservative_u.s._christians_help_uganda_%27kill-the-gays%27_bill_stay_alive/

"Exporting Hate" Exposes Role of U.S. Evangelicals in Uganda

2010-06-12

"The Family," of course, should stay out of Ugandan politics. It's bad enough that the group supports anti-gay politics here in the United States. But exporting their hate through the false guise that they represent the American viewpoint is nothing short of deceitful and wrong.

http://gayrights.change.org/blog/view/exporting_hate_exposes_role_of_us_evangelicals_in_uganda

Exporting Hate: Public Television's In The Life Examines Anti-Gay Legislation In Uganda

2010-06-09

In 2009, Ugandan Parliamentary member David Bahati proposed an anti-gay bill that would impose life imprisonment on LGBT Ugandans and the death penalty ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eleanor-moonier/exporting-hate-public-tel_b_604908.html

Public Television's In The Life Examines Anti-Gay Hate

2010-04-15

...18 percent of young males admit to having physically assaulted an LGBT person." To put that alarming number in perspective, when John Amaechi became the first NBA basketball player to come out publicly, he could have reasonably assumed that one of his five teammates on the court would respond by beating him up.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eleanor-moonier/public-televisions-emin-t_b_539441.html

Media blackout of Proposition 8 federal trial discussed on IN THE LIFE

2010-04-01

In January, just as the federal trial over the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 was set to begin, I wrote at length about the conservative media's likely response to such a legal challenge given their past coverage of gay and lesbian equality issues...

http://mediamatters.org/blog/201004010015

Bullycides: The Right to Live

2010-03-29

http://gaylife.about.com/b/2010/03/29/bullycides-the-right-to-live.htm

PREACHER'S SONS: a "love bomb" for Middle America

2009-10-28

"We knew these guys would be good parents. We weren't at all sure that even they would be up to the challenge they were undertaking," ...

http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=columnists&sc=mombian&id=98287

PASSPORT was there at In The Life Media's Season Premiere Gala

2009-10-27

PASSPORT was honored to be a part of the IN THE LIFE gala fundraiser honoring the brilliant Julian Bond and fiery actress Patricia Clarkson. This video will give you a taste of what made the evening, and IN THE LIFE itself, so special ...

http://www.passportmagazine.com/tv/index.php?media=InTheLifeMedia767

In The Life Media Annual Fundraiser Raises Over $100K

2009-10-26

(New York, NY) - When Maxim Thorne, in the opening of the acceptance speech on behalf of Julian Bond, said ...

http://www.gbmnews.com/articles/4486/1/In-The-Life-Annual-Fundraiser-raises-over-100K/Page1.html

ITLM Executive Director Michelle Kristel Among GO Magazine's "100 Women We Love: Class of 2009"

2009-06-17

Once again, we celebrate our favorite out and proud women. As difficult as it is to narrow it down to just 100, this year's eclectic list includes artists, athletes, club promoters, community organizers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, politicians and plaintiffs, who are making a difference in our world and the world at large....

http://www.gomag.com/articlejpg.php?id=819&page=9

"Summer of Stonewall" honors 40 years of LGBT activism

2009-05-22

When I first came out, I dated a reporter who sometimes took me along on interviews. One such time, we went to the home of an older gay man to hear about his experiences growing up gay in Dallas. He took us into a room packed with newspaper and magazine articles going back some 50 years that chronicled the LGBT quest for equality. As someone who never even heard the word "lesbian" until I was well into my 20s, I was overwhelmed...

http://www.afterellen.com/blog/thelinster/summer-of-stonewall-celebrates-40-years-of-lgbt-activism

GLAAD hands out media awards in SF ceremony

2009-05-12

Laverne Cox isn't on the road with Sean Combs, but the outspoken transgender person has picked up an outstanding reality show trophy at the 20th annual GLAAD Media Awards...

http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=25418

GLAAD hands awards to VH1, PBS -- 'Milk' screenwriter Dustin Lance Black also lauded

2009-05-10

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i4b5caa365ad73b3a3327866a4c1c8079

'In the Life' Explores the Ex-Gay Equation

2009-01-16

This month IN THE LIFE explores the power of religion to shape our lives, worldview, and our political convictions?

http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2009/01/in-the-life-explores-the-ex-gay-equation/

SWEET 17 FOR IN THE LIFE

2008-10-09

"In the Life," the award-winning monthly LGBT documentary series on PBS, celebrated the start of its 17th season with an October 6 gala at Neue Galerie...

http://www.inthelifetv.org/html/press_preview/October-9-Gay-City-News.pdf

In The LIfe Media Executive Director Michelle Kristel Talks to Indiana's WFHB News & Public Affairs' bloomingOUT Radio Show

2008-09-26

In The Life Media executive director Michelle Kristel provides an historical overview of the PBS show IN THE LIFE, highlighting its in-depth coverage of LGBTQI issues surrounding the 9/11 tragedy, and talks about what's in-store for its 17th season.

http://www.inthelifetv.org/misc/michelle_bloomingOUT_source.mov

Bomb threat in Chicago against public TV station for airing gay documentary 'Out & Proud in Chicago'

2008-06-05

Oscar Wilde once said, "Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught." But, perhaps, what WTTW's viewers took from yesterday's bomb threat made against their public television station for airing a gay documentary on Chicago is this: public television...

http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/forums/2670/news-bomb-threat-in-chicago-against-public-tv-station-for-airing-gay-documentary-out-pro

Celebrating 17 Seasons "IN THE LIFE"

2008-05-13

Before Logo, before here! Networks, before Ellen and Will & Grace, there was - and is - In the Life. Now in its 16th season, this LGBT newsmagazine...

http://www.afterellen.com/TV/2008/5/inthelife

Gay Penguins Book Tops "Challenged" List Again

2008-05-08

For the second straight year, a tale of a family headed by two dads has received the most complaints from people wishing to see the book pulled from library shelves.

In the case of this particular book, both dads--and their offspring--are penguins...

http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=&sc3=&id=74220

Gay Groups Marvel at Unprecedented $65 Million Bequest - Microsoft Innovator Weiland Leaves Chunk of Fortune to 11 Gay, AIDS Organizations

2008-02-29

Gay rights activists have been contemplating an unprecedented windfall following Sunday's announcement that late philanthropist Ric Weiland earmarked $65 million of his vast estate for 11 gay and AIDS organizations.

http://www.washblade.com/2008/2-29/news/national/12111.cfm

Early Microsoft Employee Leaves Most of His Fortune to Charity, Including $65-Million to Gay-Rights Group

2008-02-24

Richard (Ric) W. Weiland, one of the first Microsoft employees, has bequeathed most of his fortune, worth an estimated $175-million, to charities. The biggest single commitment, $65-million, went to the Pride Foundation, a Seattle foundation that advocates for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and supports HIV/AIDS organizations.

http://www.philanthropy.com/news/updates/index.php?id=4026

In the Life TV Rocks another Doc

2008-01-09

IN THE LIFE, a documentary program committed to illuminating the gay experience, cranks out another riveting hour long doc entitled Wide Stance...

http://www.bilerico.com/2008/01/in_the_life_tv_rocks_another_doc.php

Listen to Executive Director, Michelle Kristel, interviewed on SIRIUS OUT Q's The Michelangelo Signorile Show

2007-12-20

Executive Director, Michelle Kristel, discusses IN THE LIFE, its history and plans for the future, why public television matters and how you can get involved.

http://www.inthelifetv.org/misc/Michelle_radio2.mp3

In The Life Kicks Off '08 with Gay Rappers, Gay Sex Stings, and More

2007-12-18

In The Life's January episode, titled Wide Stance, is packed with stories of GLBT life and issues crucial to the community: gay rappers, public sex and entrapment, bigoted readings of the Bible, and more.

http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=television&sc2=news&sc3=&id=53784

The Pursuit of Excellence: 'In The Life' Continues to Educate and Entertain

2007-12-13

For sixteen seasons, IN THE LIFE has spotlighted different facets of the LGBT community. San Diego's Gay & Lesbian Times took some time out to write about the program, its new host, Michael Billy, its January show, and its plans for the future.

http://www.gaylesbiantimes.com/?id=11133

In the Life To Be Honored on World AIDS Day

2007-11-30

The syndicated television GLBT documentary series In the Life will receive The Academy of Television Arts & Science's Ribbon of Hope Special Achievement Award tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 1, World AIDS Day.

http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=television&sc2=news&sc3=shows&id=53139

In The Life to Receive 2007 Ribbon of Hope Award

2007-11-14

n 1996 the academy of Television Arts & Sciences founded TV Cares, an organization of volunteers who bring to light the outstanding and responsible programming in the area of AIDS awareness and education. The New York based media Company, In The Life, is the recipient of the 2007 Ribbon of Hope Award. Michelle Kristel, Executive Director of In The Life says...

http://www.bilerico.com/2007/11/in_the_life_to_receive_2007_ribbon_of_ho.php

In The Life Media's Executive Director, Michelle Kristel, interviewed on WORT 89.9FM

2007-11-14

Listen to Executive Director Michelle Kristel interviewed on Madison, Wisconsin's WORT 89.9FM's "Queery" program. She discusses IN THE LIFE's history and what it means for the program to be awarded with The Academy of Television Arts & Science's "Ribbon of Hope" Special Achievement Award.

http://www.inthelifetv.org/misc/Michelle_radioint.mp3

In the Life in OUT.com

2007-10-23

In an age when the cerebral nutritional value of most television shows is usually comparable to a pack of stale Ding Dongs, we should consider ourselves downright lucky to have...

http://www.out.com/review_detail.asp?t=tv&id=22949

LGBT documentary series In the Life will receive the Academy's Ribbon of Hope Award

2007-10-15

LGBT documentary series In the Life will receive the Academy's Ribbon of Hope Award for their coverage of HIV/AIDS issues on World AIDS Day (December 1st). Big congrats to In the Lifer Daniel Karslake (whom we recently interviewed about his film For the Bible Tells Me So) and his colleagues.

http://www.afterelton.com/blog/brianjuergens/savage-checks-in-rosie-checks-out

Devout parents weigh in on "For the Bible Tells Me So"

2007-10-06

TV and film producer Daniel Karslake enjoyed working on segments about religion and gay relationships for the PBS gay news magazine In the Life.

Yet as he watched the wrenching debates over Scripture and homosexuality in Protestant denominations and society at large, he felt a need to reach beyond an audience that already accepted partnered gays and lesbians.

http://www.edgemiami.com/index.php?ci=117&ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=23577

Facelift Forward

2007-10-04

In the Life, America's longest running (and three-time Emmy-nominated) national gay and lesbian newsmagazine, prepares to launch its 16th season premiere with a new look, new host, and a local angle. Amongst the segments is a profile of Marc Huestis' documentary Lulu Gets a Facelift, his vibrant portrait of Lulu, a local drag celeb and a queen "of a certain age" who goes in for a little nip-and-tuck.

http://www.ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=outthere&article=121

Life's Lessons

2007-09-28

IN THE LIFE, the longest-running LGBT newsmagazine, gets a makeover when its 16th season debuts on October 1 -- the show will sport a new look, new segments and a new host, Michael Billy.

www.itldev.org/misc/hx.pdf

In the Socializing Life: IN THE LIFE in San Francisco, The Bay Area Reporter

2007-09-27

Last Thursday, we joined Jack Ryder and John Newmeyer in their lovely, historic home for a fundraiser for the 15-year-old In the Life national television series, documenting and exploring many aspects of the LGBT community.

http://ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=onthetown&article=65

The gay and lesbian newsmagazine In the Life completes its 15th season with this month's "Looking Back, Moving Forward," and, in October, starts fresh with a new host, new episodes, and a new look to its Web site.

2007-09-06

The gay and lesbian newsmagazine In the Life completes its 15th season with this month's "Looking Back, Moving Forward," and, in October, starts fresh with a new host, new episodes, and a new look to its Web site. The season finale profiles the makers of lesbian classic Desert Hearts, while the upcoming season will include episodes exploring the lives of low-income trans women, a profile of Top Chef's Josie Smith-Malave and a deep look at sexuality and faith.

http://www.gomag.com/article/boob_tube/