An American Family was a groundbreaking documentary and is considered the first "reality" series on American television. Lance Loud, the eldest son of the family, emerged as the star of the show and was the first openly gay
person to appear on television. You can watch episode excerpts here;
https://www.thirteen.org/american-family/
Years later, when Lance Loud was diagnosed with AIDS and Hepatitis C, he asked An American Family filmmakers Alan and Susan Raymond to make a follow-up film that would take him through sickness and death. Lance Loud! A Death In An American Family becomes the final episode. Here is the
absolutely heart-wrenching last scene;
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
ART/FIST 340/540 New Media; Lance Loud
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