Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life

Jun 6, 2025

0h 42m

★ 0.0

Overview

A group of individuals who came out as LGBTQ+ later in life reflect on the emotional and often complicated paths that led them to finally embrace their true identities. After years of living in secrecy—some as long as decades—they share personal stories of internal conflict, family tension, and the courage it took to step into the light. From a nonagenarian to a former priest and a military veteran, each narrative reveals the unique challenges of coming out in midlife, while celebrating the profound freedom and self-acceptance that can emerge at any age.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ABC News Studios

Worlds of Wonder

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Cast

Self/Narrator (voice)

Charles M. Blow

Self

Dennis Meredith

Self

Christopher John McRae

Self

Jaime Zavala

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

JoJo Siwa

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