The Last Closet documentary exploring homophobia in the AFL, Reese Leigh
From In Ya Face by James McKenzie
June 5, 2026
About this episode
Filmmaker Reese Leigh discusses the documentary The Last Closet, which explores homophobia in the AFL.
Documentary The Last Closet explores homophobia in the AFL. Filmmaker Reese Leigh joins us in the studio. The Last Closet screens at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, July 12.
People in this episode
Host: James McKenzie
Guest: Reese Leigh
Topics covered
- homophobia
- AFL
- documentary
- LGBTQ+
- film festival
Keywords
- homophobia
- AFL
- documentary
- Reese Leigh
- Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
Books & works: The Last Closet
Places: AFL
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