Doc on Closeted Politicians Premieres at Tribeca

Outrage,

a documentary by Kirby Dick that exposes closeted gay and
lesbian politicians who actively campaign against gay rights,
will have its world premiere at the 2009 Tribeca Film
Festival.

Released by Magnolia
Pictures,
Outrage

is described in promotional materials as "a searing
indictment of the hypocrisy of closeted politicians who
actively campaign against the LGBT community they covertly
belong to."

Dick, 52, most recently
directed
This Film Is Not Yet Rated,

about the Motion Picture Association of America's rating
system. His 2005 documentary
Twist of Faith,

about Catholic Church complicity in hiding sexual abuse by
priests, was nominated for an Academy Award.

Outrage

is one of 12 selections in the high-profile World Documentary
Feature Competition, announced yesterday along with selections
in the Discovery and
World Narrative competitions

. The Tribeca Film Festival, now in its eighth year, will run
from April 22 to May 3 in New York City.