Film Festival & Movies

We will have two programs:

Program #1: 1PM-3:30PM (150 min) - shorts/medium - $7
Intermission: Open Mic 3:30PM-4PM
Program #2: 4PM-7:30PM (200 min) - features/medium - $7

See both programs for - $12.

Program #1 "This is Who We Are"

"LEGACY"
Dir: Inge Blackman , 2006, Algeria, 17 min
Spiritual power and beatings are the legacy, with which Inge confronts her mother - the descendant of a Jamaican Maroon and possibly of a British slave master.

"BLACK WIDOW"
Dir: Genne Scott, 2006, USA, 4 min
Spoken word poetry piece on black gay thugs and the challenges they go through with dual identities.

"BUTCHLALEZ"
Dir: Christel Miller, 2006, USA, 4 min
A black femme comes home to find her black stud girlfriend in the arms of another stud woman.

"THIS IS HOW I LOVE YOU"
Dir. Christopher Harris, 2005, USA, 14 min.
A personal documentary/journal of a young man from South LA that explores being black and gay—both ethnic and sexual minority. Written, directed and produced by LGBT youth of color in REACH LA's 2005 video production workshop.

"DID I JUST LOOK AT HER?"
Dir: Coquie Hughes, 2004, USA, 14 min
Invited to her gay cousin's birthday dinner, Melanie finds that dinner isn't the only thing on her mind. Comedy film about a straight girl fantasizing about her experience with being with a lesbian.

"The DL Chronicles: Boo"
Dir: Deondray Gossett, Quincy LeNear, 2007, USA, 35 min
An unreconstructed Black male (i.e., a playa) named Boo slings his stuff around for pretty much anything on two legs and discovers that promiscuity can have consequences he never imagined.

Program #2 "All Generalizations are Wrong"

"I'M STILL HERE: BECOMING LEGENDARY"
Produced by REACH LA, 2006, USA, 35 min.
This documentary short focuses on the creative spirit and the desire for self-preservation within the L.A. Ball Community. Includes interviews with some of the legendary house parents and youngest up-and-coming ball talent.

"BLACK BEULAHS"
Dir: FanneyFanney Tsimong, 2006, South
Africa, 48 mins, in English and Sotho with English subtitles If you are a Beulah, you are fabulous in South African Black gay slang. Fanney Tsimong here gives room to three testimonies of lives lived fighting stereotypes and celebrating difference. This is a glimpse of South Africa that few see and certainly sheds light on one of the most vibrant Black nations on earth.

"THE AGGRESSIVES"
Dir: Daniel Peddle, 2006, USA, 75 min
A dynamic documentary film shot in vibrant NYC on digital video, featuring intimate interviews with six lesbians who define themselves as "Aggressives."

"THE DL CHRONICLES: ROBERT"
Dir: Deondray Gossett, Quincy LeNear, 2007, USA, 35 min
A conflicted man named Robert falls for Austin, a younger guy from Belize, but hides the relationship from the key woman in his life. Sheilynn Wactor offers a spirited supporting turn as Austin’s co-worker Shirley.

"PICK UP THE MIC"
Dir: Alex Hinton, 2005, USA, 95 min.
Queer hip-hop is a burgeoning cultural phenomenon as seen in this passionate, enthralling film. Through raw performances and candid interviews, queer rappers Deadlee, Juba Kalamka, JenRo and Johnny Dangerous defiantly break down the barriers of contemporary hip-hop.


	Film Festival & Movies We will have two programs: Program #1: 1PM-3:30PM (150 min) - shorts/medium - $7 Intermission: Open Mic 3:30PM-4PM Program #2: 4PM-7:30PM (200 min) - features/medium - $7 See both programs for - $12. Program #1 "This is Who We Are" "LEGACY" Dir: Inge Blackman , 2006, Algeria, 17 min Spiritual power and beatings are the legacy, with which Inge confronts her mother - the descendant of a Jamaican Maroon and possibly of a British slave master. "BLACK WIDOW" Dir: Genne Scott, 2006, USA, 4 min Spoken word poetry piece on black gay thugs and the challenges they go through with dual identities. "BUTCHLALEZ" Dir: Christel Miller, 2006, USA, 4 min A black femme comes home to find her black stud girlfriend in the arms of another stud woman. "THIS IS HOW I LOVE YOU" Dir. Christopher Harris, 2005, USA, 14 min. A personal documentary/journal of a young man from South LA that explores being black and gay—both ethnic and sexual minority. Written, directed and produced by LGBT youth of color in REACH LA's 2005 video production workshop. "DID I JUST LOOK AT HER?" Dir: Coquie Hughes, 2004, USA, 14 min Invited to her gay cousin's birthday dinner, Melanie finds that dinner isn't the only thing on her mind. Comedy film about a straight girl fantasizing about her experience with being with a lesbian. "The DL Chronicles: Boo" Dir: Deondray Gossett, Quincy LeNear, 2007, USA, 35 min An unreconstructed Black male (i.e., a playa) named Boo slings his stuff around for pretty much anything on two legs and discovers that promiscuity can have consequences he never imagined. Program #2 "All Generalizations are Wrong" "I'M STILL HERE: BECOMING LEGENDARY" Produced by REACH LA, 2006, USA, 35 min. This documentary short focuses on the creative spirit and the desire for self-preservation within the L.A. Ball Community. Includes interviews with some of the legendary house parents and youngest up-and-coming ball talent. "BLACK BEULAHS" Dir: FanneyFanney Tsimong, 2006, South Africa, 48 mins, in English and Sotho with English subtitles If you are a Beulah, you are fabulous in South African Black gay slang. Fanney Tsimong here gives room to three testimonies of lives lived fighting stereotypes and celebrating difference. This is a glimpse of South Africa that few see and certainly sheds light on one of the most vibrant Black nations on earth. "THE AGGRESSIVES" Dir: Daniel Peddle, 2006, USA, 75 min A dynamic documentary film shot in vibrant NYC on digital video, featuring intimate interviews with six lesbians who define themselves as "Aggressives." "THE DL CHRONICLES: ROBERT" Dir: Deondray Gossett, Quincy LeNear, 2007, USA, 35 min A conflicted man named Robert falls for Austin, a younger guy from Belize, but hides the relationship from the key woman in his life. Sheilynn Wactor offers a spirited supporting turn as Austin’s co-worker Shirley. "PICK UP THE MIC" Dir: Alex Hinton, 2005, USA, 95 min. Queer hip-hop is a burgeoning cultural phenomenon as seen in this passionate, enthralling film. Through raw performances and candid interviews, queer rappers Deadlee, Juba Kalamka, JenRo and Johnny Dangerous defiantly break down the barriers of contemporary hip-hop.