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DVD, 2010, In the Life Media, College-Adult, 28 minutes

This film describes hate crime victims and perpetrators in the LGBT community while examining attitudes and laws that impact their lives. A former hate-crime perpetrator discusses how he developed violent beliefs and behaviors. A forensic psychiatrist describes the social characteristics of males who bash gays and beat, rape and kill. The film is followed by a shorter segment featuring Alixs Smith and her photography project that hopes to expand understanding and acceptance in public perceptions of LGBT families.