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Out at Work

In 1992, a cook at a Georgia Cracker Barrel was terminated after allegedly falling short of "normal heterosexual standards".

Cheryl Summerville, a cook at a Georgia Cracker Barrel, was fired in 1992 for not demonstrating "normal heterosexual values." She discovered that in over 40 states, it was legal to fire workers based on their sexual orientation. The documentary OUT AT WORK shares the stories of three workers seeking workplace safety, job security, and benefits for gay and lesbian employees.

Info about Out at Work

Studio(s): Anderson/Gold Films

Originally Released: United States, Jun 24, 1997

Genres:Documentary