Independent Lens  Father Figures: A Two Spirits Companion

Role models can make all the difference in a young person's life. Details

 

Program: Independent Lens

Episode: Father Figures: A Two Spirits Companion

Author, photographer, and activist Mark Thompson describes his experience being mentored as a youth by a gay couple who set a positive example of how to live a creative and healthy life. This kind of mentoring is very important to help young people like Fred grow up and be all that they possibly can be.

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Duration: (2:35)
Premiere Date: 06/14/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-PG


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