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American Primitive
USA, 2009, 93 min.
Alternately funny and heartbreaking, American Primitive tells the story of the havoc that surrounds a teenaged girl's life when she discovers her widowed father is gay. Inspired by true events, the film is set against the backdrop of the changing sexual identity of the '70s.... more
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Baby Love
France, 2008, 93 min.
A lively and frothy portrait of one gay man's quest to become a father against all odds. This romantic dramedy explores the ironic twist of French law in which gay adoptions remain illegal while same-sex unions are readily sanctioned.... more
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Be Like Others
Canada, 2008, 74 min.
Be Like Others is a fascinating look at gender reassignment in a country where homosexuality is punishable by death. Unable to be open about their love, many gay individuals in fundamentalist Iran choose to undergo the painful surgery to be part of a socially sanctioned couple.... more
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Born in 68
France, 2008, 173 min.
It's 1968, and three flower children are putting their ideals into action by starting a commune in the French countryside. Twenty years later, they've raised their own children on the farm who wish for a different world from the one they were born into.... more
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Chef's Special
Spain, 2008, 111 min.
In his quest for Michelin stardom, Maxi's stress level is taking a toll on him — and his kitchen staff. So close to success he can taste it, Maxi's dreams are thwarted by the arrival of his estranged teenage children — and the dishy Argentinean ex-soccer star who moves in next door.... more
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Clapham Junction
United Kingdom, 2007, 120 min.
Certainly not a happy picture, but one that is notable for its deft filmmaking and outstanding performances, Clapham Junction follows the overlapping stories of a number of gay men whose lives intersect through a senseless act of brutality over the course of one late summer weekend in London.... more
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Eugene
USA, 2009, 85 min.
Jake Barsha's feature debut is a brilliantly disturbing psychological thriller about a lonely bachelor who befriends a young hustler and his girlfriend, with disastrous results for all involved. Strong performances support Eugene's taut script and beautiful camerawork.... more
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for my wife...
USA, 2008, 75 min.
David Rothmiller's unique documentary humanizes the struggle for full LGBT marriage equality through the story of Kate Fleming and Charlene Strong. After Kate's death, Charlene was instrumental in getting Washington state to pass equality legislation.... more
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I Can't Think Straight
United Kingdom, 2007, 80 min.
This clever cross-cultural comedy is more than just another British, Indian, Palestinian, Muslim, Christian, lesbian romantic comedy! London-based journalist Tala is about to enter an arranged marriage back in Jordan when she is captivated by Leyla, who's dating Tala's best friend Ali.... more
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Of Time and the City
United Kingdom, 2008, 74 min.
A cinematic ode to Liverpool, England, Of Time and the City tracks Terence Davies' love/hate relationship with his birthplace over the course of his life.... more
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Patrik, Age 1.5
Sweden, 2008, 100 min.
A bureaucratic blunder — in this case a misplaced punctuation mark — means that gay couple Göran and Sven's newly adopted 15-month-old cherub turns out to be a homophobic 15-year-old boy with a dubious past.... more
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Pedro
USA, 2008, 93 min.
Diagnosed with HIV before even graduating high school, Pedro Zamora dedicated his remaining years to raising awareness and understanding of the disease. Openly gay, Pedro became a spokesperson for his community and won the hearts of millions through his stint on MTV's "The Real World."... more
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Prodigal Sons
USA, 2008, 86 min.
Kimberly Reed returns home to a small town in Montana for her high school reunion, hoping for reconciliation with her long-estranged adopted brother. But along the way Prodigal Sons uncovers stunning revelations.... more
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Ready? OK!
USA, 2008, 93 min.
Much to the consternation of his Catholic school, young Joshua wants to be a cheerleader and enjoys dressing like Maria von Trapp. With the help of an understanding uncle and a very tasteful neighbor, Joshua is determined to high-kick and cartwheel with the best of them in this charming comedy.... more
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ShowGirls, Provincetown, MA
USA, 2009, 72 min.
This giddily entertaining overview of Provincetown's annual stage review scales the heights and plumbs the depths of that bucolic seaside town's legendary Monday night show, which takes place under the auspices of drag guru Ryan Landry, along with a number of his perennial drag cohorts.... more
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Suddenly, Last Winter
Italy, 2008, 79 min.
Gustav and Luca have been in a stable, open relationship for eight years. Their private life is suddenly turned upside down when the new Italian center-left government plans to institute civil unions — including same-sex partnerships — unleashing a widespread backlash.... more
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Valentino: The Last Emperor
USA, 2008, 96 min.
Valentino has built his career making women look beautiful while forging a global brand out of the refined art of haute couture. This cheeky and affectionate documentary also charts the mutual dependency and tensions in Valentino's 45-year association with Giancarlo Giammetti.... more
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Woman's Hearts
Italy, 2008, 85 min.
Shakira, a pre-op Moroccan transgendered dressmaker is creating a traditional Arab wedding gown for her client, bride-to-be Zina. But in order to be true to Arab customs, Zina must regain her virginity before she weds, and the two set off on a road trip from Italy to Morocco for the operation.... more
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