Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life
2025•42m•Released
Documentary
A group of individuals who came out as LGBTQ+ later in life reflect on the emotional and often complicated paths that led them to finally embrace their true identities. After years of living in secrecy—some as long as decades—they share personal stories of internal conflict, family tension, and the courage it took to step into the light. From a nonagenarian to a former priest and a military veteran, each narrative reveals the unique challenges of coming out in midlife, while celebrating the profound freedom and self-acceptance that can emerge at any age.
Director
Jeremy Simmons
Languages
English
Studio
ABC News Studios
Cast
Charles M. Blow
Self - Narrator (voice)
Dennis Meredith
Self
Christopher John McRae
Self
Jaime Zavala
Self
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
JoJo Siwa
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Production
Company
ABC News Studios
Company
Worlds of Wonder
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