As Long as You Can

A bright and colorful picture of what queer in Appalachia really means.

03.10.22
As Long as You Can (Photo: Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

By Ellie Mullins and Nikole Lee

This story was produced and originally published by the Appalachian Media Institute in Whitesburg, Kentucky.

This documentary offers expansive interviews covering the lives of six LGBTQ+ folks — all Appalachian, all ‘successful’ in their own ways. When faced with the choice of leaving or staying, “As Long As You Can” hopes to guide young LGBTQ+ Appalachians who are faced with this decision every day.

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