Maxey (2023)

US · 24 min · May 31, 2023

• Documentary
• Short

Directed by: Michael John Montelongo

Written by: Rick Hendrix, Shane Jordan, Michael John Montelongo

The life and times of Texas first openly gay legislature Glen Maxey who was outed by Dan Rather on CBS Evening News in the 80's. During his years as a legislature he passed more bills than anyone in the legislature and carved a path for the Children's Health Insurance Program against the opposition of then Governor George W Bush. A Stonewall Glen Maxey Award is handed out annually in honor of his contributions.