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Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker (1992): Cast

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Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker is a 1992 documentary directed by Richard Schmiechen, starring Christopher Isherwood and Patrick Stewart. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker About?

The premise of Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker without spoilers.

In the 1950s, Dr. Evelyn Hooker proved homosexuals were not mentally ill with pioneering research. Her work and gay activism helped the American Psychiatric Association in 1974 drop homosexuality from its manual. The film blends footage of conversion treatments, gay life in the McCarthy era, and home movies of Christopher Isherwood, illuminating it.

Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker Themes & Keywords

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  • gay conversion
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  • sexual orientation
  • homosexuality
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Cast & crew

Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker Cast & Characters

Christopher Isherwood leads the cast, with Patrick Stewart as Narrator (voice). Directed by Richard Schmiechen.

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Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker?

Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker released?

Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker was released on October 9, 1992.

Who directed Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker?

Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker was directed by Richard Schmiechen.

Who is in the cast of Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker?

Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker stars Christopher Isherwood and Patrick Stewart as Narrator (voice).

Does Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker have a post-credit scene?

No. Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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