Before You Know It, a documentary about the first Out generation of LGBT seniors

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Portland resident Dennis Creamer is a principal subject in BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, a new landmark documentary about the first Out generation of LGBT seniors.

Dennis is a former Florida resident who came out of the closet in his 70s after the death of his wife. He moved to Portland a few years ago, where he made a new home at Rainbow Vista, an LGBT retirement community. The documentary chronicles Dennis's journey and also addresses some of the unique issues faced by LGBT seniors, such as isolation and loneliness, housing discrimination, health problems and lack of family support, and how some LGBT seniors are dealing with the legalization of same-sex marriage.

​Host Dan Johnson speaks with Dennis Cramer and PJ Raval, director of BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.

The film opens at Clinton Street Theater on June 13, plus a special screening on June 18 presented by AARP Oregon, Pride Northwest, and SAGE Metro Portland, which will coincide with Dennis's 81st birthday. He and director PJ Raval will do a Q&A after.