Director and Producer, Queer2Queer
Patrick Sammon, who is based in Washington, DC, is an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker. He is the co-director and co-producer, with Bennett Singer, of an award-winning documentary about the remarkable and little-known story of the LGBTQ activists who successfully battled the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses in 1973. Described as “fascinating” by Hollywood Reporter and “one of the best documentaries of this or any year” by the British Film Institute, CURED has attracted more than two million viewers across the globe. The documentary, which broadcast nationally on PBS, has received more than 20 awards and accolades, including a 2022 Emmy Award nomination. | Previously, Sammon was the Creator and Executive Producer of CODEBREAKER, an award-winning drama-documentary about the life and legacy of gay British codebreaker Alan Turing. Sammon turned his concept for CODEBREAKER into an acclaimed film that has attracted more than three million viewers worldwide. Reviewers described the film as “superb” and “imaginative.” A graduate of Syracuse University, Sammon started his career as an award-winning television news reporter at CBS affiliates in Northern New York and Northeast Tennessee. |
Queer2Queer is a collaboration by The Future Perfect Project and the CURED documentary team, Queer2Queer (Q2Q) features powerful intergenerational conversations between LGBTQIA+ youth and elder activists. | In each of these four episodes, two inspiring change-makers come together to share wisdom, personal stories and hopes for the future. These heartfelt and uplifting conversations build connections between generations while fostering a deeper sense of our community’s shared values. |
Queer2Queer Q&A with Julie Sandler and Celeste Lecesne
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