festival archives - 2005

Brother To Brother     
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(2004) Rodney Evans, USA, 94 min, English, drama
The emotional and psychological journey of Perry, a young gay black artist, who through a friendship with an elderly poet, discovers the gay and lesbian subcultures that flourished during the Harlem Renaissance.
     Mon    4/4 101 Chambers 7 PM
     Thurs 4/7 101 Chambers 9 PM

Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World
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(2004) John Scagliotti, USA, 62 min, English, documentary
Immense social changes have taken place throughout the world since the end of the 20 th Century. In the Global South, where gender and sexual identity have become battleground for families, fundamentalist religion, and government, director John Scagliotti explores the struggles of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people. Co-sponsored by Paul Robeson Cultural Center.
     Tues  4/5 HUB Auditorium 7 PM
     (Discussion with Director John Scagliotti to follow)

Dig!     
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(2004) Ondi Timoner, USA, 115 min, English, documentary
Musicians Anton Newcombe and Courtney Taylor, leaders of the Brian Johnstown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols, and their friendship and rivalry, are the subjects of this probing documentary. The conflicts between the creative process and the music industry, and the choices one makes as an artist and a person, are played out over a 7-year period in the lives of these musicians. Co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Association.
     Fri   4/1 101 Chambers 6:30 PM & 9 PM
     Sat 4/2 101 Chambers 6:30 PM & 9 PM

Dorian Blues     
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(2004) Tennyson Bardwell, USA, 88 min, English, comedy
In a fresh take on the classic ‘coming out’ tale, Dorian negotiates the absurdities and obstacles of closeted teenage life. With a conservative family, cute therapist, kind priest, and new boyfriend, Dorian searches for enlightenment and happiness.
     Sun 4/3 112 Chambers 3 PM

Girl Play    
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(2004) Lee Friedlander, USA, 80 min, English, comedy
A smart comedy about relationships, based on the real-life love story of Lacie Harmon and Robin Greenspan. Actresses in L.A. , Lacie and Robin are cast as lesbian lovers in a stage play. As opening night approaches, they must disentangle reality from fiction, and determine the true nature of their relationship.
      Sun 4/3 101 Chambers 9 PM
      Fri 4/8 117 Osmond 7 PM

Jim In Bold     
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(2003) Glenn Holsten, USA, 78 min, English, documentary
Jim Wheeler, a talented gay highschool student from rural Pennsylvania , committed suicide in 1997. Three teenagers set out on a cross-continental mission to interview other gay and lesbian youth, and bring to them the dreams and poetry of Jim Wheeler.
     Sat 4/2 112 Chambers 1 PM

Laramie Inside Out     
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(2004) Beverly Seckinger, USA, 56 min, English, documentary
Beverly Seckinger, a Laramie native, returns to her hometown to explore the changes in individuals and community following the murder of Matthew Shepard.
     Thurs 3/31 101 Chambers 7 PM
     (Discussion with Director Bev Seckinger to follow)

Manjuben Truck Driver     
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(2002) Sherna Dastur, India, 52 min, Hindi/Gujarati with English subtitles, documentary
“I drive like a bastard,” she grins. “I always like to be in front.” Meet Manjuben, female truck driver, as she navigates treacherous mountain roads and the patriarchal domain in India . In an almost exclusively male profession, Manjuben negotiates a difficult, sometimes hazardous job and strict Indian norms of gender and sexuality. Subtitled for the hearing impaired.
     Sun   4/3 101 Chambers 7 PM
     Tues 4/5 HUB Auditorium 9:15PM

On the Downlow     
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(2004) Tadeo Garcia, USA, 90 min, English, drama
In the world of Latino gangs in Southside Chicago, secrets can be life-threatening, and Isaac and Angel must hide their relationship. What results is a tender and unconventional story about life in the hood. Co-sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center.
     Weds 4/6 112 Chambers 9 PM
     Thurs 4/7 101 Chambers 7 PM

Round Trip     
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(2004) Shahar Rosen, Israel, 95 min, Hebrew and English with English subtitles, drama
The life paths of Nurit, an Israeli woman who has left her husband, and Mushidi, a Nigerian woman looking for work, intersect in Tel Aviv. When Mushidi fills a child care ad in exchange for housing, friendship and love follow, along with a difficult decision. Subtitled for the hearing impaired.
Sun 4/3 112 Chambers 1 PM
Weds 4/6 112 Chambers 7 PM

Tarnation     
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(2003) Jonathan Caouette, USA, 88 min, English, documentary
In this inspiring self-portrait of the artist, Jonathan Caouette portrays his chaotic upbringing in a dysfunctional Texas family and the unexpected relationship that develops with his mentally-ill mother Renee. Co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Association.
     Fri 4/1 112 Chambers 7 PM & 9:15 PM
     Sat 4/2 112 Chambers 7 PM & 9:15 P

The Pink Mirror     
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(2003) Sridhar Rangayan, India, 40 min, Hindi with English subtitles, comedy
Bollywood meets drag queens for the first time! Two aging drag queens must use all their charms if one of them is to win the affection of a hot chauffeur, especially when they are competing against the wiles of a young westernized gay man. Subtitled for the hearing impaired.
     Sun  4/3 101 Chambers 7 PM
     Tues 4/5 HUB Auditorium 9:15PM

Tying The Knot     
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(2004) Jim de Seve, USA, 81 min, English, documentary
A deep look at the meaning of civil marriage and the status of gay partnership today, employing a historical perspective and the personal accounts of two widowed spouses fighting to have their gay marriages recognized. Co-sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center.
     Sat   4/2 112 Chambers 3 PM
     Mon 4/4 101 Chambers 9 PM