C.J. and Mandy meet the parents of a homosexual teen killed in a hate crime, and discover the father's reticence isn't about homophobia, but about shame over the administration's weak position on gay rights. Republican Senator Bruno (James Handy, in the first of two fine appearances) agrees to avoid public hearings over Leo's drug addictions, in exchange for burying a sex ed report. Toby defends Julia Childs' funding. More C.J./Danny smooching. The final scene, between Leo and the junior staffer (Liza Weil, GILMORE GIRLS) who outed him, is exquisite. He tries to understand her reasons, she tries to understand his alcoholism, and he un-fires her.
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THE WEST WING: SEASON 1, EPISODE 13: Take out the Trash Day
dalydj-918-25517518 July 2023
Warning: Spoilers
THE WEST WING: SEASON 1, EPISODE 13: Take out the Trash Day
Directed by: Ken Olin
Written by: Aaron Sorkin
Another great episode for the series. I must say the standout scene from the episode comes from a scene shared between C. J. and the parents of the young boy killed for being gay. It is a powerful scene which comes out of nowhere and speaks to my problems with a lot of political figures as I agree with the parents that at this time and even still today the people elected to lead need to supporting the rights of gay/queer people more.
Everything to do with the White House and their positions on the Sex Education and hate-crime bills feels very typical and something that I appreciate about this show. Janney is incredible throughout this episode and her commitment is incredible to watch especially in that scene opposite the gay sons parents where she sits in mostly silence understanding the position the parents are taking.
The final scene between Leo and a junior staffer is a great scene where we see basically strangers through conversation agree to forgive each other even with having wronged one other. It's a great scene about human forgiveness & and wonderful way to end this episode.
Another great episode for the series. I must say the standout scene from the episode comes from a scene shared between C. J. and the parents of the young boy killed for being gay. It is a powerful scene which comes out of nowhere and speaks to my problems with a lot of political figures as I agree with the parents that at this time and even still today the people elected to lead need to supporting the rights of gay/queer people more.
Everything to do with the White House and their positions on the Sex Education and hate-crime bills feels very typical and something that I appreciate about this show. Janney is incredible throughout this episode and her commitment is incredible to watch especially in that scene opposite the gay sons parents where she sits in mostly silence understanding the position the parents are taking.
The final scene between Leo and a junior staffer is a great scene where we see basically strangers through conversation agree to forgive each other even with having wronged one other. It's a great scene about human forgiveness & and wonderful way to end this episode.
Touching for people with addictions and for gay people
sawznhamrs-19 August 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I started binge watching this series and I am really enjoying it! Allison Janney is a favorite and so is Martin Sheen. The parents of the gay son who was murdered were excellent and inspired me to seek out the Matthew Shepard web site. In honor of him I ordered his mom's book and a t shirt.
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