Mom, I Have Something to Tell You
A short documentary that explores the life-changing impact of one conversation- and the special bond between gay sons and their mothers
Now available on YouTube
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You can still watch the full premiere of Mom, I Have Something to Tell You on YouTube!
The event includes the 30-minute documentary, conversations with special guests, and the live discussion and audience Q&A with Rick Miller, Alan Locher, and Christy Kennedy Messina
Watch the film, hear more about the stories and work behind it, and experience the evening with us from beginning to end.
About the Film
Many people know what follows the words “Mom, I have something to tell you”—it’s the start of a coming-out journey. But what happens next, and how a mother responds, can shape a gay son’s emotional and mental well-being for life.
This 30-minute documentary brings that reality to the screen, exploring the unique—and often under-recognized—relationship between gay sons and their mothers.
Mom, I Have Something to Tell You has already received critical acclaim and earned honors including the LGBTQ+ Theme Recognition Award, the Viewer Impact Award, and the Inspirational Award at the Best Shorts Competition.
A Bond Worth Talking About
Historically, mothers have often been the first—and sometimes only—person a gay son confides in. Yet while many sons find solace in their mothers’ support, those same mothers often find themselves isolated, navigating love and loyalty in families and communities that may not understand.
This film brings together years of interviews and research to shed light on this deeply personal, often unspoken bond—and the power it holds to transform lives and families.
Past Screenings
September 30, 2026
Online Premiere
YouTube
June 16, 2026
The Parkside Lounge
New York, NY
May 7, 2026
The Mark Twain Library
Redding, CT
December 9, 2025
New England Film Festival
Lynn, MA
October 11, 2025
Delancey Screening Room
San Francisco, CA
October 2, 2025
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston-Salem, NC
August 16, 17, 21, 2025
Carolina Theatre of Durham
Durham, NC
June 11, 2025
Boston Public Library
Boston, MA
June 1, 2026
Club Café
Boston, MA
April 23, 2026
Emmerson College
Boston, MA
November 9, 2025
OutReels Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
October 10, 2025
City Base Cinemas
San Antonio, TX
September 26, 2025
The Palm Springs Cultural Center
Palm Springs, CA
July 21, 2025
Family Week in Provincetown
Provincetown, MA
June 12, 2025
Highfield Hall & Gardens
Falmouth, MA
May 9, 2025
The Provincetown Commons
Provincetown, MA
Meet the Director
Mom, I Have Something to Tell You grew out of Rick Miller’s longtime interest in the relationship between gay sons and their mothers.
A psychotherapist, author, speaker, and gay son himself, Rick began interviewing mothers and sons in 2016. Those conversations eventually became the foundation for the documentary and for the continuing work of Gay Sons and Mothers.
As founder and executive director of the organization, Rick has created a space for mothers and gay sons to share their experiences, learn from one another, and bring conversations that are often kept inside families into the open.
Help These Stories Reach More People
Now that Mom, I Have Something to Tell You is available to everyone, you can help extend its reach.
Watch and share the film with someone who may connect with these stories
Bring it to your community by hosting a screening and discussion with Rick Miller
Support Gay Sons and Mothers and help us continue with our work
Help Us Keep The Conversation Going
Making the film available publicly means these stories can now reach mothers, sons, families, educators, therapists, and communities.
Your donation helps Gay Sons and Mothers continue sharing these stories, creating educational resources, supporting community events, and expanding the conversations the film has helped begin. Every contribution helps us bring this work to more peopleDonate Now
You may also donate by check made out to Gay Sons and Mothers and send to Rick Miller, 535 Albany St., 3rd floor
Boston MA 02118