Our 2025 Shorts Programs are made possible through the generosity of long-time ImageOut supporters David D. Emert and Jon P. Templin.
Our lived experiences are the stories unfurling the collective co-creation of history. Short Docs highlights stories from around the world that explore points of intersection where individual lives meet the reality of the political present. Each story offers a unique understanding of our past and a wishful intention for our future. The films in this series encourage us to open our hearts and minds to the connection between story and community. Grab a friend and some popcorn, in the theater or at home, and enjoy these short documentaries.
In the heart of Arkansas, where tradition runs deep, Tippi, a beloved teacher, and Barb, a prosecuting attorney, build a life together rooted in love and community. But after 13 years of devotion, their quiet happiness shatters with a single phone call on their wedding day—one that costs Tippi her career and exposes the harsh reality of workplace discrimination. As they refuse to be silent, their deeply personal fight for justice ignites a movement, transforming them into champions for LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation and thrusts Tippi into an unexpected political career. Tippi and Barb is a story of resilience, love, and the courage to stand against injustice, proving that even the smallest voices can spark lasting change.
- Year2024
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorBrad Burleson
- ScreenwriterBrad Burleson
- ProducerBrad Burleson
- CastTippi McCullough, Barbara Mariani, Lisa Evans
Our 2025 Shorts Programs are made possible through the generosity of long-time ImageOut supporters David D. Emert and Jon P. Templin.
Our lived experiences are the stories unfurling the collective co-creation of history. Short Docs highlights stories from around the world that explore points of intersection where individual lives meet the reality of the political present. Each story offers a unique understanding of our past and a wishful intention for our future. The films in this series encourage us to open our hearts and minds to the connection between story and community. Grab a friend and some popcorn, in the theater or at home, and enjoy these short documentaries.
In the heart of Arkansas, where tradition runs deep, Tippi, a beloved teacher, and Barb, a prosecuting attorney, build a life together rooted in love and community. But after 13 years of devotion, their quiet happiness shatters with a single phone call on their wedding day—one that costs Tippi her career and exposes the harsh reality of workplace discrimination. As they refuse to be silent, their deeply personal fight for justice ignites a movement, transforming them into champions for LGBTQIA+ rights across the nation and thrusts Tippi into an unexpected political career. Tippi and Barb is a story of resilience, love, and the courage to stand against injustice, proving that even the smallest voices can spark lasting change.
- Year2024
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorBrad Burleson
- ScreenwriterBrad Burleson
- ProducerBrad Burleson
- CastTippi McCullough, Barbara Mariani, Lisa Evans