Dustin Lance Black - Mini Docs by Blindfold

Academy Award® Winning Filmmaker, writer, and activist Dustin Lance Black discusses his involvement with the LGBTQIA+ movement.
“If I could give the world a big giant curiosity, I think we’d hate a whole lot less.” -DLB
Growing up in a Mormon military home in Texas, Mr. Black didn’t know other gay people like him existed. Once he discovered the theater world, he first heard the story of Harvey Milk and saw examples of gay people living fulfilled successful lives. This made Black realize the true power of story leading him to start a career in filmmaking, developing stories that would shine a light on the lives of people who were told that they were too different for this world. Since then, Dustin Lance Black has won an Academy Award® and Writers Guild of America Award, among others, for his original screenplay MILK.
Aside from his role as father to a newborn with his husband Tom Daley, Dustin proves to be a staple in the gay community. As a founding board member of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, he constantly strives to spread love and acceptance. In collaboration with the Foundation, Mr. Black built a toolkit to help him push for the overturn of California’s Prop-8, including the writing and development of his nationally aired play called "8", with all proceeds benefiting LGBTQ+ equality efforts worldwide.
Since 2015, Blindfold has created dozens of inspiring short films as part of our Mini-Doc series. We have had the honor of sharing the meaningful work that activists and advocates like Jesse Israel of the Big Quiet, Journalist Noor Tagouri, and The Save the Chimps Foundation are putting out in the work. Each Mini-Doc film is 3-5 minutes in length and gives a deeper, honest reveal into how each of these individuals and organizations discovered how they could best be of service to our planet, and how their journeys unfolded.
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Director/Producer: Jacqueline Romano, www.jacquelineromano.com
Assistant Producer: Golden C. Smith
Camera Operators: Frankie Maclaughlin and Frank Contreras
Editor: Jacqueline Romano, www.jacquelineromano.com
Assistant Editor: Rachel Wang

[@juliaarmour1207]

I hold Lance in the highest regard. He sacrificed and fought and helped make it possible for others to be married and live the life he has with Tom snd Robbie. ❤️

[@shriteeash9187]

Lance, just keep talking... just want to keep listening to your experiences and views. You are such a beautiful person ❤🥺 tom daley is so lucky.. ❤

[@stevebuckley1431]

So much respect for Lance

[@glennnixon9436]

Thank You, Lance, for standing up for the individuals that feel alone.

[@yottskraper5704]

Lance, you are totally awesome and brilliant!

[@lindakennedy9029]

An amazing man and he has a beautiful family

[@glennnixon9436]

I wish there were more people like you Lance your integrity intelligence and a jokester down-to-earth what's not to love.

[@loveisall5520]

I still think Thomas Daley is a very, very lucky guy.

[@qwertyTRiG]

They seem very well matched.

[@kelelithabane2849]

They're both lucky to have found each other

[@krisbingham5592]

Every time I hear a DLB interview, I am inspired. Love him, his thoughts and his philosophy. And he and Tom are a perfect match.

[@stephenlandry4018]

Thank you, thank you very much. We are blessed to have a person like you who eloquently delivers a subtle message of true equality for all. No matter what.

[@charlie9901]

Thanks Lance for this vlog. You speak so well and express your ideas in ways I could never do. I would love to hear more. Thanks again.

[@andyroo9381]

I wonder if Dustin Lance Black knows how powerful he REALLY is?

[@shriteeash9187]

Agree

[@JosephBarnowski]

THANK YOU .. THANK YOU .. THANK YOU LANCE

[@ianheart4843]

I just know life is unfair when god gave us ONE dustin lance black in this world T-T

[@elainecheckley]

Love DLB so much!! I cry every time I listed to him talk. His passion and dedication and love are so needed here and now. And together with Tom they are definitely making our world brighter and more hopeful and filled with love.

[@ThanhHaPham42]

What a life to live! Full of meanings n positive vibes

[@FionaCooperinLewes]

Now, more than ever we all need a big dose of curiosity #blm #transrights #pride #covid Collaboration, not opposition.

[@briancallanglancy8032]

Lance, thank you for being you. I love to hear you speak about your views that surround us daily. 👍👍👍👍👍🍀

[@tammymmckay]

He is remarkable 🙏❤️😊

[@ryanfleming55]

So impactful, Lance. Thanks for sharing your talents and life with us!

[@jakecrossdbmo1210]

I love my cousin Dustin Lance Black

[@tammymmckay]

He is a most remarkable man. ❤️❤️

[@marsperform231]

Love Him so much 🌈🌈❤️

[@gregoryshively1312]

Thank you

[@_Nadine00]

Aah Lance. I just can't stop listening to him. His dedication, sophistication and love never cease to amaze me, at this point it almost feels like I knew him in person. Although I've never been faced with any of his struggles, I always find something inspiring in what he says.

[@dmk6985]

I wish I could do something like this, fight for people who need protection and equality. Such an inspiration Lance! #LoveInAllForms #ToLoveAndToBeLoved

[@kellydulin3796]

You are an amazing man .

[@lisamorrisey7986]

Thank you Lance!

[@roslin8013]

OMG 😍 I Love him

[@katethawley4356]

Lance black has a beautiful soul.

[@cb8199]

♥️