Sunday, September 18
Photos of Angie
| Preceded by short film: Charlotte USA, 2011, 55 min Direct by Alan Dominquez This moving and powerful documentary chronicles the life and murder of Angie Zapata — a transgender teen who was murdered in rural Colorado in 2008. The film includes extensive interviews with her family about her journey of self-discovery, transgender lives across the globe, hate crimes legislation, and the trial of her accused killer. Told in five movements, one per day of the trial of Angie’s killer, the programme reveals Angie’s simple life juxtaposed with her violent death at the hands of a man whose true nature is finally revealed. This documentary was made entirely with the cooperation from Angie’s family and features music from the Flobots and Ozomatli. Q & A with filmmakers and cast members will follow the screening COMMUNITY PARTNERS: MarioWire and Honor Fund |
  CharlotteDirected by Daniel Monks – AUS, 2011, 4 minA beautiful young woman in desperate need of love musters up the courage to go on her first blind date – but unfortunately her date and her don’t see eye to eye. Film trailer: http://vimeo.com/24852062 |
*$5 admission with proof of valid student ID – purchase at The Center or at Will-Call during festival hours only.
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Bisexual Revolution
France, 2010, 60 minutes
In French, German and English with English subtitles
Directed by: Eric Wastiaux and Laure Michel
This fascinating documentary, featuring John Cameron Mitchell and French pop star Yelle, explores and uncovers the history and modern-day perceptions of this often misunderstood culture. Interviews with prominent artists, designers, writers and experts in the field of bisexuality are interspersed with archival footage from around the world.
Panel discussion will follow the screening
COMMUNITY PARTNER: American Institute of Bisexuality
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We Were Here
| Preceded by short film: ub2USA, 2011, 90 min Directed by David Weissman and Bill Weber We Were Here documents the coming of what was called the “Gay Plague” in the early 1980s. It illuminates the profound personal and community issues raised by the AIDS epidemic as well as the broad political and social upheavals it unleashed. It offers a cathartic validation for the generation that suffered through, and responded to, the onset of AIDS. It opens a window of understanding to those who have only the vaguest notions of what transpired in those years. It provides insight into what society could, and should, offer its citizens in the way of medical care, social services, and community support.
COMMUNITY PARTNER: The Long Beach AIDS Foundation |
 ub2Directed by Dan Goldes – USA, 2011, 5 min Listings on gay dating sites increasingly specify that the poster is “clean” or “disease-free” and requests of his potential matches, “u b 2”. How does the choice of these words impact the HIV+ men who read them? |
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Longhorns
| Preceded by short film: Couples Therapy
USA, 2011, 75 min BEERS, STEERS…AND A FEW QUEERS TRAVEL back to Texas, 1982, where the world is ruled by big hair, synth-pop and cowboy boots. Kevin (Jacob Newton) is a straight, frat-boy who enjoys bonding with his fellow schoolmates; besides, it’s all about helping a buddy out, right? When he encounters Cesar (Derek Villanueva) an openly gay student, Kevin’s heart starts to flutter for the young man, setting off a chain of events where sexual identity comes into question and a weekend fueled by beers, straight porn and sexual frustration will lead to multiple bed-hopping and questions about which side of the fence some of these “longhorns” sit on! Q & A with filmmakers and cast members will follow the screening COMMUNITY PARTNER: Delta Lambda Phi – Rho Chapter – Long Beach |
 Couples TherapyDirected by Mike Rose – USA, 2011, 8 min Follow Vincent and Daniel, a gay couple, as they deal with their various relationship issues in therapy. |
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Wish Me Away
USA, 2011, 93 min
Directed by Bobbie Birleffi & Beverly Kopf
Chely Wright is a beautiful, talented, award winning country music singer (“Shut Up and Drive”, “Single White Female”) who seems to have it all but feels like she is living a lie. After years of denial, she decides to finally do what no one else has done: become the first major country music singer to come out of the closet as gay. Filmed over the course of three years with extraordinary access, this penetrating documentary looks at an artist about to make a life changing announcement.
COMMUNITY PARTNER: Women on a Roll
*$5 admission with proof of valid student ID – purchase at The Center or at Will-Call during festival hours only.
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VIP Closing Night Party
6:30pm-9:30pm @ The Center – 2017 E. Fourth Street, Long Beach, CA 90803
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and mingle with filmmakers and cast members.
**Free admission with Sunday film ticket stub**
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Hollywood to Dollywood
USA, 2011, 80 min
Written by Gary & Larry Lane
Directed by John Lavin
On the fumes of a dream, twin brothers Gary and Larry Lane have written a script with a plum roll for one of their idols, Dolly Parton. Having had no luck getting the screenplay into her hands, they embark on a cross-country journey to personally deliver it to her. They set off from Dolly’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame heading East for Pigeon Forge,TN. Driving an RV they (named Jolene) is friend and partner Mike Bowen. All along
Interstate 40 at rest stops, RV parks, bars, and hair salons our intrepid band of travelers meet everyday Americans, as the encounter everything from Floods in Nashville to an Oklahoma Tornado. The journey is also one of discovery for the brothers, as well: their relationship with their parents; their hopes, fears and ambitions; the bigotry they’ve encountered; as they search for tolerance and acceptance. Hollywood to Dollywood is a documentary of chasing dreams down the road of life.
Featuring appearances by Leslie Jordan, Chad Allen, Beth Grant, Dustin Lance Black, Ann Walker, and maybe even Dolly herself!
Q & A with filmmakers and cast members will follow the screening
*$5 admission with proof of valid student ID – purchase at The Center or at Will-Call during festival hours only.
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Hollywood to Dollywood After Party
@ Paradise Bar & Grill at 1800 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90800
Mingle with filmmakers and cast members.
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