The first video to document the growing subculture of lesbian and
gay singing choruses, THE AMASONG CHORUS: SINGING OUT chronicles the
rise of one small-town lesbian/feminist chorus.
In 1991, tired and frustrated with political activism, music student
and out lesbian Kristina Boerger decided to form a lesbian chorus
in central Illinois, an area best known for corn, soybeans, and as
a conservative Republican stronghold. Assembling a rag-tag group of
women -- some couldn't even sing -- she formed Amasong, and gave it
a shot.
THE AMASONG CHORUS: SINGING OUT is a one-hour documentary that tells
the inspiring story of this small town lesbian/feminist chorus, and
how the beauty of their music comes to win acceptance from a conservative
community. As we watch the group grow into a nationally recognized,
award-winning ensemble, THE AMASONG CHORUS: SINGING OUT shows how
one person's spirit and dedication can help transform a community.
It's an outstanding video about community and music, perfect for courses
in Women's Studies, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Music, and Sociology.