For more than 20 years, The Fall of ’55 has been covered by local, national and LGBTQ+ media.
The selected stories below document the film's journey from production in 2005 to its continuing life as a historical and educational resource.
PRESS
FEATURED COVERAGE
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE
October 2026 — East Idaho News: Boise’s 1955 scandal returns to the spotlight in Pocatello
October 2026 — Spokane Public Radio: Looking back at "The Fall of '55", the Boys of Boise
June 2024 — City Cast Boise: How a 1950s Gay Scandal Led to the Table Rock Cross
June 2022 — The Evening Class: Q&A with Seth Randal and Michael Guillen
May 2022 — Boise Weekly: Watch Free Screening of The Fall of ‘55
April 2022 — Boise State Public Radio: A New Musical Dives into the Boys of Boise Scandal
April 2022 — Boise State Public Radio: A shameful chapter in Boise’s history is revisited ... as a musical
April 2022 — The Arbiter: LGBTQIA+ History Month: 3 Historical Events in Boise
June 2020 — Boise State Public Radio: Historians Share Unknown Stories of LGBTQ Representation In Idaho
June 2019 — Boise State Public Radio: Idaho Matters, “The Fall of ‘55”
August 2017 — The Public: Fear and Loathing in Idaho
October 2015 — Boise Weekly: The Boys of Boise, 60 years later
May 2013 — Idaho Statesman: Documentary on Boise’s homosexual scare, at Egyptian
May 2013 — Greenbelt Magazine: Something to Sing About (Partnership with Opera Idaho/Boise 150)
June 2009 — Twin Falls Times-News: Pride Week Continues with Film, Walk
June 2009 — KLIX Radio: Interview with Filmmaker Seth Randal
June 2009 — Pride Outlet: Historic Magic Valley Pride builds bridges in Southern Idaho
June 2008 — NPR: All Things Considered, Play Examines Boise Sex Scandal
September 2007 — KUCI Radio: Interview with Seth Randal and Alan Virta
June 2007 — KCBS Radio: Interview with Seth Randal
January 2007 — KHQ TV: The Fall of ‘55 at Spokane Int’l Film Festival
September 2006 — Idaho Press: Film about Boise scandal begins in Nampa
June 2006 — The Spokesman-Review: Filmmaker takes on '50s scandal
Spring 2006 — Boise State Public Radio: The Fall of ‘55 Friday Focus
Spring 2006 — KRVB Radio: The Fall of ‘55 Preview with Seth Randal and Randy Coryell
2005 — KIDO Radio: AM Idaho, Interview with Randy Coryell and Seth Randal
October 2005 — Idaho Statesman: Filmmaker Explores “Boys of Boise” Scandal
April 2005 — Salt Lake Metro: Filmmakers Seek ‘Boys of Boise’ Stories
FOR THE MEDIA
The Fall of ’55 — 20 Years. One Story. Still Being Told.
Press resources and background information for The Fall of ’55.
20TH ANNIVERSARY PRESS KIT
PRESS RELEASES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
2026 — 20th Anniversary Screening — Coeur d’Alene
2026 — 20th Anniversary Screening — ISU Pocatello