Years before "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," Col. Patsy Thompson was forced to expel US Army hero Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer for being a lesbian. What no one knew was that Thompson was as well. The way Thompson handled the military trial, however, led to Cammermeyer’s reinstatement via federal court and an eventual change in military policy. While Cammermeyer’s memoir was adapted as a 1995 television movie by Barbra Streisand, Thompson’s story remained a secret...until now. In addition to revealing history, SURVIVING THE SILENCE explores Thompson’s life with now-wife Barbara Brass. They candidly share how they wrestled with heart-wrenching choices in public and in private—hiding their relationship and struggling to protect their love while preserving Patsy's career—and, how they emerged to become vibrant activists later in life.

FRIDAY, OCT 23
3:00 PM: Suggested Viewing Time
Pre recorded Q&A with director Cindly L. Abel and documentary subjects Col. Patsy Thompson, Barbara Brass, Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, and Sec. Eric Fanning available via Cinesend.

(Available to watch from October 15-25, 2020, once you click on the link you have 72 hours to watch the film)