In 1995 , Mosbacher co-directed and co-produced ( with Frances Reid ) '' Straight From the Heart '' , a documentary that explored relationships between heterosexual parents and their adult lesbian and gay children . The film includes emotional interviews with parents who felt conflicted between the teachings of their religious communities and their love of their lesbian daughters and gay sons . One couple discussed their disapproval of homosexuality until they learned that their son , who was dying of AIDS , was gay . The film was nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary ( Short Subject ) category
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Dee Mosbacher