‘Mormon Land’: ‘My mom cried and my dad went silent,’ says gay son of famed LDS composer

Father and son find healing and hope after years of distance.

(Courtesy images) “Stay in the Room" with Michael McLean, left, and Jeff McLean.

(Courtesy images) “Stay in the Room" with Michael McLean, left, and Jeff McLean.

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