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Opening Night Gala 4 

Centerpiece Screenings 6 

Closing Night Gala & Party 8 

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Outfest at the Ace Theatre 9 

U.S. Narratives 10 

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OPENING 

THURSDAY | July 6 | 8:00pm | The Orpheum Theatre 

GOD’S OWN COUNTRY 

Dir: Francis Lee, 2017, United Kingdom, 104 min. 

Gritty yet tender, desolate yet beautiful, carnal yet romantic: God’s Own Country is a masterpiece directed with powerful focus and 

authenticity by first-time feature filmmaker Francis Lee. Johnny Saxby (Josh O’Connor) is an overworked 25-year-old sheep farmer who 

feels as though life has already passed him by. He whiles away the time with drunken hookups in his small community in Northern 

England. When his ailing father takes a turn for the worse, handsome Romanian migrant Gheorghe (Alec Secareanu) is brought in to 

assist Johnny. Although Johnny resents Gheorghe at first, the two are quickly drawn to each other, and during an excursion to the 

highlands, they forge an even deeper connection. 

Lauded by critics and audiences alike at Sundance—where it received the World Cinema Directing Award—this assured milestone marks 

a bold new epoch in LGBTQ storytelling and is an unflinching and compassionate plea for unity in these divisive times. 

“Skipping some of the more predictable narrative obstacles we’ve 

come to expect from the coming-out drama, this sexy, thoughtful, 

hopeful film instead advances a pro-immigration subtext that 

couldn’t be more timely.” 

- Guy Lodge, Variety 

Francis Lee is a filmmaker based in Yorkshire, 

UK. Following an extensive career as an actor, he 

wrote his first short film, Bantam, in 2009, and 

went on to write and direct The Farmer’s Wife in 

2012, Bradford-Halifax-London in 2013, and The 

Last Smallholder in 2014. These have played at 

many international film festivals and won 

numerous awards. God’s Own Country is Lee’s 

first feature film. 

“There will be many people who see themselves in the furtive 

glances and mud-covered kisses from which ‘God’s Own Country’ 

weaves its harsh but hopeful narrative, and they will do so while 

witnessing a finely crafted piece of cinema.” 

- Jude Dry, Indiewire 

“This debut feature from Yorkshire-born actor and first-time 

director Francis Lee is tough, sensual, unsentimental, with excellent 

lead performances from Josh O’Connor and Alec Secareanu.” 

- Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

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Photo credit: Gabriel Goldberg 

THE 2017 OUTFEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE: 

BRYAN FULLER 

From the sexy and destructive deities of American Gods, through the exquisite corpses 

of Hannibal and the candy-colored fantasy of Pushing Daisies, to the droll women who 

hang out between this world and the next on Wonderfalls and Dead Like Me, the TV 

shows of Bryan Fuller don’t look like anyone else’s. And his fascinating characters, 

particularly the LGBTQ ones, don’t behave in the often-rigid ways to which we’ve 

become accustomed on the small screen. From his early days writing for the Star Trek 

franchise, through fascinating one-offs like The Amazing Screw-On Head, High Moon, 

and Mockingbird Lane, to his string of envelope-pushing and category-defying series, 

Fuller has established himself as a true original in the medium. He takes a 

compassionate view of the human condition but never shies away from life’s darker 

corners, balancing horror with his trademark wit and whimsy. Fuller’s visionary 

storytelling and seemingly endless imagination have helped turn television into a more 

exciting place, and certainly a more diverse one. 

6:30PM 

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8:00PM 

AWARDS PROGRAM & SCREENING 

10:00PM 

GALA AFTER-PARTY 

ABOUT OPENING NIGHT GALA 

It doesn’t take an anniversary year to know that Outfest Los Angeles’ Opening Night Gala has been, 

for decades, the best party of the summer. The VIP Pre-Party is the see-and-be-seen event where 

attendees rub shoulders with festival filmmakers and celebrities. Shannon Swindle, James Beard 

semifinalist Pastry Chef at Tom Collichio’s Craft, has asked some of his friends from the top 

restaurants in the city to join him to give you a taste of the best LA has to offer. Once inside the 

theater, the evening begins with the presentation of the Achievement Award, followed by the 

Opening Night gala. And the night is just getting started: Outside and under the stars, grab a bite 

from one of the dozen restaurants along with a glass of beer from Angel City Brewery or a 

Finlandia vodka cocktail. It’s all on us! The music will get your hips swaying while the magic of the 

night will have you meeting new friends and creating memories to last another 35 years.

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CENTERPIECE SCREENINGS 

DOCUMENTARY CENTERPIECE 

INTERNATIONAL CENTERPIECE 

FRIDAY | July 7 | 7:00pm | DGA 1 

MONDAY | July 10 | 7:00pm | DGA 1 

KEVYN AUCOIN BEAUTY & THE BEAST IN ME 

Dir: Lori Kaye, 2017, USA, 90 min. 

Cindy. Naomi. Linda. Andie. You know the famous faces of the 1980s 

supermodel boom, but do you know the talented gay man whose brushes and 

makeup helped make those faces famous? This revealing new documentary 

offers an up-close and personal look into the life of legendary makeup artist 

Kevyn Aucoin, who survived childhood abandonment and bullying in the Deep 

South to become one of international fashion’s most sought-after style gods. 

But his innovations weren’t limited to blush, mascara, and foundation: 

Decades before the selfie, Aucoin was constantly documenting himself (and 

his famous clients) with a video camera, giving director Lori Kaye hours of 

personal footage of this brilliant yet tormented artist. 

Featuring interviews with many of the women he styled to perfection—and 

with the woman who gave Kevyn up for adoption—this is a story of survival 

and resilience, but also of a man who spent a lifetime looking for love, never 

realizing that it surrounded him in abundance. World Premiere 

CENTERPIECE POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium 

ENCORE SCREENING: 

FRIDAY | July 14 | 7:00pm | REDCAT 

CLOSE KNIT 

(KARERA GA HONKI DE AMU TOKI WA) 

Dir: Naoko Ogigami, 2017, Japan, Japanese with English subtitles, 

127 min. 

This warm, witty exploration of unconventional family and unconditional love 

won the Teddy Jury Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. The award’s 

message of solidarity and equality is epitomized in this film, hailed by critics as 

breaking new ground for trans narratives in Japanese cinema. Using surprising 

humor and emotional depth, and intentionally casting superstars Tôma Ikuta 

and Kenta Kiritani to put a spotlight on the status of transgender rights in 

Japan, Naoko Ogigami’s film is quietly subversive in its humanizing portrayal of 

an LGBTQ family. 

At 11, Tomo learned self-sufficiency early on. Her mother regularly disappears 

for days, sometimes weeks, leaving Tomo to raise herself. As always, Uncle 

Makio takes Tomo in until her mom resurfaces, but he explains things are 

different; he now lives with his trans girlfriend Rinko. Tomo is shy at first, but 

gradually the unfamiliar domesticity of this loving household begins to feel like 

home. The trio forms a family unit, comically embarking on a knitting project to 

commemorate Rinko’s legal name change. Labeled “freak family” by her 

classmates and interrogated by child protective services, Tomo’s growing 

awareness of the prejudice surrounding them draws her even closer to Rinko. 


SPONSORED BY 

Lori Kaye’s career includes work in documentary, 

unscripted television, stand-up comedy, theatre, journalism, 

and film. For LOGO, Lori executive-produced and directed the 

highly acclaimed documentary series The Ride: 7 Days to End 

AIDS, which detailed the struggles and triumphs of six people 

riding for a cure. Kaye developed, produced, and directed the 

fashion documentary series Stylemaker for the Style Network, 

which is how she first met Kevyn Aucoin. In 2007, Kaye 

formed Putti Media with her partner in life and business, 

Leslie Thomas, to develop projects for TV, film, and theatre. 

Naoko Ogigami’s films are beloved both at home in 

Japan and internationally. After scoring commercial and 

critical success with Kamome Diner (2006), her follow-up 

Glasses won the Manfred Salzgeber Award at the Berlin 

International Film Festival and was selected for the World 

Cinema Dramatic Competition by the 2008 Sundance Film 

Festival. The all-English Toilet (2010) received the 61st 

Rookie Award of Art Encouragement from the Education 

Minister of Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. Close-Knit is 

her first film in four years after Rent-A-Cat (2012). 

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SPECIAL CENTERPIECE 

U.S. CENTERPIECE 

THURSDAY | July 13 | 8:00pm | The Ace 

SATURDAY | July 15 | 7:00pm | DGA 1 

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: TODRICK HALL 

Dir: Katherine Fairfax Wright, 2017, USA, 100 min. 

Last year Todrick Hall, the gay black singer, dancer, actor, director, American 

Idol sensation, and YouTube superstar unveiled his biggest project yet: The 

Wizard of Oz–inspired musical Straight Outta Oz. Influenced largely by his 

rural Texas upbringing and his close relationship with his conservative 

Christian mother, Hall brings this deeply personal yet ambitious project to 

fruition over the course of this up-close-and-personal documentary. 

Directed and edited with an intimate, you-are-there immediacy by Katherine 

Fairfax Wright (Call Me Kuchu, Imperial Dreams), Behind The Curtain shows 

Hall and his team displaying passion that shines through every frame. This 

special centerpiece, which wowed audiences at SXSW, is a portrait of an artist 

reconciling his small-town past with his widescreen future. The film’s uplifting 

conclusion proves beyond a doubt that this impressive young man behind the 

curtain is well worth paying attention to. 

CENTERPIECE POST-SCREENING PARTY: Precinct DTLA 

STRANGERS 

Dir: Mia Lidofsky/Celia Rowlson-Hall, 2016, USA, 115 min. 

Newly single and bisexual, Isobel rents out her spare room in a last ditch effort to 

keep the home she loves. Along with her lesbian best friend, Cam, she navigates 

the most complicated time in her life—emotionally, sexually, and professionally. 

As Isobel begins to share her life with a revolving door of colorful characters, their 

zany antics challenge her perspective and help open her up to a new way of 

looking at the world. From navigating her first relationship with another woman, to 

grappling with career dissatisfaction, Isobel ventures into uncharted territory with 

hilarity and sincerity. 

Starring Zoe Chao, Meredith Hagner, and Isabelle McNally, and featuring guest 

appearances by Breeda Wool, Jemaine Clement, Shiri Appleby, Jemima Kirke and 

Leisha Hailey, Mia Lidofsky’s new series hails the arrival of a fresh new voice for 

the Airbnb and Tinder generation. Chao is a breakout as Isobel, exploring her late 

20s and newly-discovered bisexuality with an appealing sweetness and 

vulnerability. Strangers is a compelling and relevant reflection on opening yourself 

up to life through a revolving door of new and different people in the most intimate 

of places: home. 


Katherine Fairfax Wright is the director, editor, and 

cinematographer of Behind The Curtain: Todrick Hall and Call 

Me Kuchu, the story of the last year in the life of the first 

openly gay man in Uganda. Fairfax Wright also produced 

Imperial Dreams (2014), which starred John Boyega. She 

was raised in Los Angeles and studied film and anthropology 

at Columbia University. 

Mia Lidofsky created, directed, and co-wrote the upcoming 

comedy series Strangers, which premiered at the 2017 

Sundance Film Festival. Lidofsky cut her teeth directing music 

videos while working for Beachside Films as a producer and 

development executive, and was selected for the 2015 AFI 

Directing Workshop for Women, through which she directed the 

pilot episode of Strangers. Mia and her partner Celia Rowlson- 

Hall co-directed the viral #PantsuitPower video, dedicated to 

Hillary Rodham Clinton, which garnered over 6 million views. 

Lidofsky is currently developing Season Two of Strangers for TV. 

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CLOSING 

GALA 

SUNDAY | July 16 | 7:00pm | The Theatre at Ace Hotel 

FREAK SHOW 

Dir: Trudie Styler, 2017, USA, 91 min. 

Teenager Billy Bloom (Alex Lawther, The Imitation Game) learned fabulousness at the feet 

of his larger-than-life Muvv (Bette Midler). But when he’s shipped off to live with his 

conservative father (Larry Pine), Billy’s classmates at Ulysses S. Grant Academy don’t know 

what to make of this flamboyant newcomer and his seemingly endless array of colorful 

ensembles (with matching makeup). After being severely bullied, Billy bounces back with 

the help of his new friends, sensitive jock Flip (Ian Nelson, The Hunger Games) and the 

loquacious BlahBlahBlah (AnnaSophia Robb). Eventually, our glamorous hero decides to 

wave his freak flag as high as he can by running for homecoming queen, even if that 

means facing off against Bible-thumping mean girl Lynette (Abigail Breslin). 

Based on the novel by James St. James, the film features a superb ensemble cast, 

including Laverne Cox, Celia Weston, and Willa Fitzgerald (MTV’s Scream). It’s a charming 

coming-of-age tale—as witty and as fearless as its protagonist—that celebrates the 

outsider within us all. 

Trudie Styler is an actress, film producer, and director. After studying drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Styler was a leading player with the Royal 

Shakespeare Company and has appeared in many television series and on the big screen. In 2011, Styler formed Maven Pictures with Celine Rattray. The 

company’s production credits include the award-winning Filth (2013), starring James McAvoy; Still Alice (2014), starring Oscar-winning Julianne Moore; BIFAwinning 

and BAFTA-nominated American Honey (2016); and Novitiate (2017), which won the Sundance Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Director. 

ABOUT CLOSING NIGHT GALA 

The 2017 Outfest Los Angeles wraps up its 35 th edition with an all-star lineup 

at not just one, but two of the hottest venues in DTLA. The night kicks off 

at The Theatre at Ace Hotel as we present the 2017 Outfest Los Angeles 

Audience Award and Grand Jury Award winners. Afterwards, Freak Show will 

entertain and delight you. It’s a couple short blocks uptown to the last party of 

the festival at the renowned Clifton’s. Built in 1935 by Clifford Clinton, it was 

recently renovated by Andrew Meieran, capturing the best of then and now. 

Your first cocktail is on us as you reminisce and share your favorite memories 

from the previous 11 days 

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Outfest Los Angeles is thrilled to take over The Theatre at ACE Hotel for four nights. Built in the 1920’s, the theatre was recently restored to its original grandeur 

and is now one of the hippest spots in DTLA. It’s the best place to see the star-studded films that will dazzle you and entertain you, starting with the Special 

Centerpiece about the multi-talented Todrick Hall. The singer, dancer, actor, choreographer, director, rapper, and YouTube sensation will inspire you as he pulls 

off the unthinkable. Friday, discover the roots of what makes Armistead Maupin a one-of-a-kind figure in queer culture. It wouldn’t be an anniversary year 

without a film from one of Outfest Los Angeles’ audience favorite actors – Alan Cumming – on Saturday night. Abigail Breslin, AnnaSophia Robb, Laverne Cox, 

Bette Midler, Alex Lawther, and Ian Nelson all show up to help us close this year’s festival with Freak Show. 

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: TODRICK HALL 

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195 LEWIS 

Dir: Chanelle Aponte Pearson, 2017, USA, 45 min. 

When the beautiful and mysterious Kris shows up unannounced at a party in 

Brooklyn with no plans to return home, she provokes a perplexed—bordering 

on annoyed—reaction from her impromptu hostesses: her old college friend 

Yuri and Yuri’s steady girlfriend Camille. This Gotham Award–winning digital 

series follows the trio and other queer black ladies in their search for real 

polyamorous love and career fulfillment, painting an eloquent and authentic 

portrait of contemporary urban life. 

PRECEDED BY: WALK FOR ME Dir: Elegance Bratton, 12 min. 

PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: All-Girl Friday (DGA Atrium) 

SATURDAY | July 15 | 8:00pm | The Ace 

AFTER LOUIE 

Dir: Vincent Gagliostro, 2016, USA, 100 min. 

Sam (Alan Cumming) is an artist and activist from ACT UP who lived through 

the early years of HIV/AIDS, struggling with survivor’s guilt. He’s bewildered by 

the younger generation of gay men, until he meets the seductive Braeden 

(Zachary Booth, Keep the Lights On) at a bar late one night. Their pants quickly 

come down and, eventually, so does Sam’s guard. An intergenerational 

relationship blossoms between them, reawakening Sam’s artistic soul and 

reviving his wilted heart. 

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SUNDAY | July 9 | 7:30pm | Harmony Gold 

BEACH RATS 

Dir: Eliza Hittman, 2016, USA, 98 min. 

Down the scuzzy seaside on Brooklyn’s fringe, teenage townie Frankie 

suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his toxic pack of delinquent 

friends and yearns for an identity out of the closet and far from home. Raging 

hormones dominate the summer as he scours hookup sites for older men, but 

his chauvinistic surroundings grip him in violent repression. A muscular shell 

masks a fragile soul in this controversial Sundance hit, heightened by Eliza 

Hittman’s evocative sensory command that shimmers against the shadows. 

SUNDAY | July 9 | 7:00pm | DGA 1 

BECKS 

Dir: Liz Rohrbaugh & Daniel Powell, 2017, USA, 92 min. 

Singer-songwriter Becks (Lena Hall) returns to her Midwestern hometown, 

reluctantly moving back in with her mom. The time-warp sensation of being 

back in her childhood home is interrupted by an unexpected whirlwind affair 

with self-proclaimed “lonely housewife” Elyse (Mena Suvari). This electrifying 

film features original songs by Lena Hall, a supporting turn by Dan Fogler as 

her old classmate-turned-drinking-buddy, and a visceral performance from 

Christine Lahti as her former-nun mother. 

PRECEDED BY: HELLO GOODBYE Dir: Soma Helmi, 2 min. 

POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium 

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MONDAY | July 10 | 7:00pm | Harmony Gold 

CHERRY POP 

Dir: Assaad Yacoub, 2016, USA, 78 min. 

Welcome to Cherry Pop, the dive drag bar where, as one of its hard-luck 

entertainers puts it, “dreams go to die.” Tonight Cherry Pop celebrates the 

circle of drag life, with a newbie “Cherry” (Lars Berge) making his debut, just 

as veteran Lady Zaza (Tempest DuJour) prepares to tuck for the very last time. 

The barbs fly as fast as the patrons’ crumpled dollar bills in this backstage 

ex-drag-aganza, with many alums of RuPaul’s Drag Race (besides DuJour, 

there’s Bob the Drag Queen, Detox, and Latrice Royale, to name but a few) 

taking the stage and strutting their stuff. 

PRECEDED BY: FUSION ONE MINUTE MOVIE SHOWCASE 2 

Dir: Raymond Martinez, Zane Ray Gutierrez, Angela Jude, Amy Flower, 4 min. 

SATURDAY | July 15 | 2:30pm | REDCAT 

EASTSIDERS SEASON 3: GO WEST 

Dir: Kit Williamson, 2017, USA, 90 min. 

Your favorite Emmy-nominated L.A. gay couple is back, as Cal (series creator 

Kit Williamson) and Thom (Van Hansis) return with a brand new season of sexy 

mishaps, drunken decision-making and general relationship catastrophes. In 

their latest adventures, they cross paths with a who’s who of friends, 

frenemies, and hookups, including Colby Keller, Tuc Watkins, Wilson Cruz and 

Traci Lords, to name just a few. World Premiere 

PRECEDED BY: DEMONS Dir: Jesse Klein, 12 min. 

WORLD PREMIERE 

THURSDAY | July 13 | 7:00pm | DGA 1 

THE FEELS 

Dir: Jenée LaMarque, 2016, USA, 88 min. 

Two brides-to-be (Angela Trimbur and Fresh Off The Boat’s Constance Wu) 

throw a joint bachelorette party that ends up calling their whole relationship 

into question. Equal parts laughs, tears, and introspection, this modern take on 

a romantic comedy unravels the secrets that can plague even the strongest 

relationship. Outstanding performances and an earnest script make up the 

heart of this crazy-enjoyable film. 

PRECEDED BY: TEGAN AND SARA, “FAINT OF HEART” Dir: Devon Kirkpatrick, 3 min. 


TUESDAY | July 11 | 9:45pm | DGA 1 

HELLO AGAIN 

Dir: Tom Gustafson, 2017, USA, 105 min. 

Ten fleeting love affairs across a century in New York City history are explored 

through ten lust-filled musical episodes. Filled with wonderful period detail and a 

unique visual style, the film features powerhouse performances by Tony Award– 

winner Audra McDonald, Martha Plimpton, T.R. Knight, and Jenna Ushkowitz, as 

well as rising stars Nolan Funk and Rumer Willis. This cinematic adaptation of 

Michael John LaChiusa’s celebrated 1994 Off-Broadway musical of the same 

name was inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s controversial play Der Reigen. 

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A MILLION HAPPY NOWS 

Dir: Albert Alarr, 2016, USA, 81 min. 

Concerned by her difficulty memorizing lines, veteran actress Lainey (Crystal 

Chappell) decides not to renew her soap opera contract. After a visit to the 

doctor, she is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, and Lainey and her 

longtime partner Eva (Jessica Leccia) must now learn how to navigate this 

unexpected terrain and make the most of their time together. Chronicling 

Lainey’s illness and their unconditional love, the film provides a million reasons 

why we all need to appreciate love to the fullest. 

PRECEDED BY: CARE Dir: April A. Wilson, 8 min. 


NEW QUEER FRONTIERS: 

BKPI & THE CHANCES 

The boundless space of today’s digital world enables creators to focus on 

unlikely protagonists and bring us the edgiest, most authentic content. Here, 

one follows a fiercely funny, offbeat trio of homemade Brooklyn detectives 

vowing to drive out sex offenders stalking their streets. The other is a wholly 

original series repositioning the complexities of love and communication 

between two deaf best friends in their 20s. Together, both illustrate how far 

we’ve come in LGBTQ storytelling. 

BROOKLYN PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS Dir. Hye Yun Park, USA, 37 min. 

THE CHANCES Dir. Anna Kerrigan, USA, 34 min. 

SUNDAY | July 9 | 3:30pm | REDCAT 

PROM KING, 2010 

Dir: Christopher Schaap, 2017, USA, 102 min. 

Charlie, a 20-year-old movie-crazy college student, is looking for love in New 

York City, and having trouble reconciling the harsh realities of modern dating 

with the romantic ideals of the classic romantic films he idolizes. First-time 

director and star Christopher Schaap imbues Charlie with a recognizable 

honesty and vulnerability. Featuring striking widescreen location photography 

and an engaging cast, this feel-good romance is a genuine charmer. 

PRECEDED BY: FUSION ONE MINUTE MOVIE SHOWCASE 1 

Dir: Cole Santiago, Calvin Lam, Kahea Kiwaha, Kevin Rios, 4 min. 


THE REVIVAL 

Dir: Jennifer Gerber, 2017, USA, 84 min. 

When Eli begins preaching at his father’s old church, he is desperate to open 

the minds of the fire-and-brimstone congregation. His plans are quickly 

derailed when he strikes up a relationship with a fascinating drifter (played by 

Zachary Booth, Keep the Lights On). Tensions soon come to a head, with 

simmering resentments and repressed emotions all leading to a revival that will 

shake this sleepy Arkansas town to its core. World Premiere 


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THE RING THING 

Dir: William Sullivan, 2018, USA, 120 min. 

Genuine chemistry plays a huge role in this romantic drama about what 

happens in a relationship when a woman proposes to her girlfriend by 

accident. Peppered with interviews from real-life couples in the LGBTQ 

community, this story explores what it means to be in a partnership and how 

those connections change (or not!) when marriage is added to the mix. You’ll 

leave the theater reexamining what it means to be committed to your partner 

and committed to yourself. 

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SATURDAY CHURCH 

Dir: Damon Cardasis, 2017, USA, English, 81 min. 

Ulysses has just begun experimenting with his sexuality and identity; his nights 

are full of stolen nylons and high heels. Stern Aunt Rose is having none of it, 

so Ulysses flees the Bronx, finding refuge at an unusual church in the West 

Village where vogueing is more important than sermons. Luka Kain, enthralling 

as Ulysses, grounds the dream-like musical interludes running throughout the 

film. Salvation is found in a holy space that allows you to be yourself. 

PRECEDED BY: HEADLESS Dir. Sebastian Sdaigui, 7 min. 



SIGNATURE MOVE 

Dir: Jennifer Reeder, 2017, USA, English/Urdu/Spanish with English subtitles, 

80 min. 

Fawzia Mirza plays Zaynab, a Pakistani Muslim lawyer who finds inspiration in 

Lucha Libre wrestling and romance with Alma (Sari Sanchez), the sassy, 

confident Mexican-American woman who’s winning her heart. Zaynab’s 

newfound passions challenge her soap-opera–loving mother’s expectations of 

finding her a husband. This multicultural film is an exploration of relationships, 

cultural exchanges, and the mother-daughter dynamic. 

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SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER 

Dir: David Berry, 2017, USA, 115 min. 

Benjamin is an out-of-the-closet theater kid, while Tim is the hunky town jock. 

When Benjamin discovers his attraction to Tim is reciprocated, this delightfully 

musical tale takes off. The boys’ relationship spans years, encapsulating all of 

the delirious highs and painful lows of young love. This crowd-pleaser brings a 

beloved series of YA novels to life as these two young men explore the 

complex lines between being friends, lovers, and strangers. 

PRECEDED BY: BEFORE I GOT FAMOUS Dir: Giovanna Sarquis, 6 min. 



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4 DAYS IN FRANCE (JOURS DE FRANCE) 

Dir: Jérôme Reybaud, 2016, France, French with English subtitles, 142 min. 

One morning, Pierre quietly leaves his sleeping boyfriend Paul in their Paris 

apartment, hops in a gleaming white Alfa Romeo, and heads for the gorgeous 

French countryside, embarking on a series of anonymous encounters. Before 

long, Paul sets off in pursuit, using Grindr to track his wandering lover. In this 

twisting road trip movie, full of charming and unexpected moments, both men 

meet a series of beguiling strangers, propelling each other to a destination 

neither of them expected. 



BODY ELECTRIC (CORPO ELÉTRICO) 

Dir: Marcelo Caetano, 2017, Brazil, Portuguese with English subtitles, 93 min. 

First-time filmmaker Marcelo Caetano gracefully weaves a warm, sensual tale 

that captures the charm of young working people, a vibrant queer community 

and the beauty of the changing sexual landscape in Brazil. Carefree Elias 

works at a textile factory, juggling long shifts with animated nights out and 

no-strings sexual encounters. As he tries to discern where his future might 

lead him, Elias learns to take pleasure in the small things in life. US Premiere 



CENTER OF MY WORLD 

(DIE MITTE DER WELT) 

Dir: Jakob M. Erwa, 2016, Germany/Austria, German with English 

subtitles, 115 min. 

Bursting with the erratic euphoria that fuels our teenage emotions, wide-eyed 

high schooler Phil (Louis Hofman, Oscar-nominated Land of Mine) finds his 

humdrum life turned upside-down by the arrival of a strapping young track 

star. Navigating first love, and an escalating feud between his counter-culture 

mom and rebellious sister, Phil is forced to confront the reality of his rosecolored 

point of view. First-time director Jakob M. Erwa imbues this coming-ofage 

story with pops of panache, creating a vibrant mosaic of adolescence. 



THE CITY OF THE FUTURE 

(A CIDADE DO FUTURO) 

Dir: Cláudio Marques & Marília Hughes Guerreiro, 2016, Brazil, Portuguese 

with English subtitles, 76 min. 

In a remote part of Brazil, the triad of Mila, Igor, and Gilmar are determined to 

break away and form their own nontraditional family, defying the definitions 

that society has attempted to impose on them. As they prepare for the birth of 

their child, the three contemplate their intertwining relationships. Marques and 

Guerreiro have boldly collaborated on a naturalistic film that shuns convention, 

instead embracing love in all its dazzling iterations. 

PRECEDED BY: JIL,“ALL YOUR WORDS” Dir: Anton Tammi, 7 min. 

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A DATE FOR MAD MARY 

Dir: Darren Thornton, 2016, Ireland, 82 min. 

Mary’s charms are undeniable in this Irish coming-of-age portrayal of the 

angsty path from youth to womanhood. Mary has just been released from a 

six-month prison stint for a drunken bar fight. Her best friend Charlene is now 

getting married and wants to keep Mary at a distance, alienating her from their 

circle of friends. An encounter with a queer musician changes Mary’s 

perspective and awakens her romantic spirit. Filmmaker Darren Thornton’s first 

feature is warm and instantly relatable. 

PRECEDED BY: APART FROM EVERYTHING Dir: Ben Lewis, 19 min. 

SUNDAY | July 9 | 10:30am | DGA 1 

FATHERS 

Dir: Palatpol Mingpornpichit, 2016, Thailand, Thai with English subtitles, 

96 min. 

Striking couple Phoon and Yuke, urban professionals in their 30s, seemingly 

have it all—except for one thing: they’ve always dreamt of being parents. 

When they adopt the adorable young boy Butr, the pair become “Daddy” and 

“Papa,” and their family is complete. However, schoolyard bullying and 

interference from prejudiced parents brings unwelcome attention from child 

protective services. A tender portrait of same-sex fatherhood, this film makes a 

heartfelt plea in support of rainbow families. North American Premiere 

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I DREAM IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE 

(SUEÑO EN OTRO IDIOMA) 

Dir: Ernesto Contreras, 2017, Mexico/Netherlands, Spanish/English with 

English subtitles, 103 min. 

Winner of the Audience Award at Sundance, this romantic drama is sure to 

please. Martin, a handsome linguist, travels to a Mexican jungle to record 

audio of Zikril, an indigenous language on the verge of disappearing. But the 

last two remaining speakers, Evaristo and Isauro, have not spoken for 50 years 

due to a lovers’ quarrel. Can Martin persuade the men to reconnect in order to 

save their language? This epic sensory experience explores the impact of 

cultural identity on matters of the heart. 


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IN BETWEEN (BAR BAHAR) 

Dir: Maysaloun Hamoud, 2016, Israel/France, Hebrew/Arabic with English 


Three Palestinian women share an apartment in the bustling city of Tel Aviv, as 

they attempt to break away from the expectations of their families and society. 

Laila, an outspoken lawyer who parties hard, and Salma, a lesbian DJ from a 

conservative Christian family, take in new roommate Nour, a devout Muslim 

studying for her degree despite her fiancé’s protests. Buoyed by a sparkling 

cast, Maysaloun Hamoud’s taboo-breaking first feature expertly navigates the 

culture clash among religious, gender, cultural, and ethnic divides. 



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MAYBE TOMORROW (BAKA BUKAS) 

Dir: Samantha Lee, 2016, Philippines, Filipino with English subtitles, 

84 min. 

Alex is unapologetically out to everyone—the execs who want to remove the 

queer content from her TV pitch, her nosy mom, her catty hipster friends. 

Everyone except her BFF Jess, an up-and-coming TV starlet with whom she 

also happens to be madly in love. But when Alex’s secret is accidentally 

revealed, both girls must confront their feelings and navigate the complications 

of their new relationship. Anchored by charming leads, Samantha Lee has 

crafted a visually stylistic, fun and flirtatious debut feature. 

PRECEDED BY: EGGS, ZOMBIES, AND BACON Dir: Sherry Y. Shi, 14 min. 



THE PASS 

Dir: Ben A. Williams, 2016, United Kingdom, 88 min. 

It’s the night before a make-or-break championship soccer match, the 

pressure is high, and rising-star teammates Jason (Russell Tovey, HBO’s 

Looking) and Ade (Arinzé Kene, Freestyle) have an encounter in their hotel 

room that leads to irrevocable consequences. Debut director Ben A. Williams’s 

taut, engrossing chamber drama is split into three acts spanning more than a 

decade; as time passes, tension and vulnerabilities intensify while secret 

desires are buried deeper. 

PRECEDED BY: IN THE PAINT Dir: Ashton Pina, 7 min. 


SATURDAY | July 8 | 9:30pm | Harmony Gold 

PATHS (EIN WEG) 

Dir: Chris Miera, 2017, Germany, German with English subtitles, 108 min. 

For anyone in a relationship who’s ever asked themselves, “How did we get 

here, anyway?” comes this poignant and impassioned tale of a love that’s 

reached an impasse. Furniture designer and single father Andreas falls for 

Martin, and as the years go by, we see the ebb and flow of their lives together, 

both deeply in love and falling apart at the seams, even as their son Max 

grows into manhood. Movingly acted and directed, this story avoids flashy 

melodrama in favor of the discrete, everyday intimacies that couples create 

together over time. US Premiere 

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FRIDAY | July 7 | 9:30pm | Harmony Gold 

RIFT (RÖKKUR) 

Dir: Erlingur Thoroddsen, 2017, Iceland, Icelandic with English subtitles, 

111 min. 

When Gunnar reluctantly answers a late-night phone call from Einar, his 

ex-boyfriend, he’s concerned: Einar sounds disturbed and capable of hurting 

himself. Gunnar travels to the secluded cabin where Einar is holed up and 

quickly discovers that someone, or something, is relentlessly stalking them 

both. As sparse and chilling as a northern winter, this Icelandic thriller will keep 

you guessing and leave you feeling haunted. North American Premiere 

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SANTA & ANDRÉS 

Dir: Carlos Lechuga, 2016, Cuba, Spanish with English subtitles, 

105 min. 

Cuba, 1981: For many, the wounds of the revolution have begun to heal, 

although there are still those who refuse to be compliant with the regime’s 

silencing of intellectuals and LGBTQ people. Gay writer Andrés spends three 

days under house arrest, supervised by young revolutionary Santa, who knows 

nothing of life away from the countryside. During this brief period, the pair form 

an unpredictable bond. Subtle and moving, yet boldly political and provocative, 

this is a story of day-to-day lives affected by sweeping change. 


TAMARA 

Dir: Elia K. Schneider, 2016, Venezuela/Uruguay/Peru, Spanish with 


This extraordinary biopic follows the true story of Venezuela’s first transgender 

politician Tamara Adrián. Conservative Tomás builds a life as a successful 

lawyer and devoted husband and father, despite having always felt female on 

the inside. A sojourn in Paris frees Tamara to assert herself, and a lengthy 

battle with Venezuelan authorities over misgendered ID papers turns her into 

an activist who eventually decides to run for office. Powerful performances 

anchor this acclaimed portrait of a real-life, present-day heroine. 

PRECEDED BY: THE CONVENTION Dir: Jessica Dimmock, 10 min. 


TOM OF FINLAND 

Dir: Dome Karukoski, 2017, Finland, Finnish/German/English with English 


His unabashedly sexual drawings—featuring leather-clad studs of all stripes— 

shaped the fantasies and fetishes of generations of gay men, but who was 

Tom of Finland? This acclaimed film follows the life of artist Touko Laaksonen, 

from the trenches of WWII through the repression of the 1950s to the 

explosion of gay liberation, which his artwork helped inspire. Moving and 

inspiring, this stirring biopic pays tribute to one of the great pioneers of erotic 

art, who happily called Los Angeles home during the latter years of his life. 


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THE WOUND (INXEBA) 

Dir: John Trengove, 2017, South Africa, Xhosa/Afrikaans/English with 


In the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, a group of young men head to a 

remote mountain camp to be initiated into manhood. Matched with mentors 

who lead them though this ancient Xhosa rite of passage, the expectations of 

masculinity create a pressure-filled environment for Xolani, who harbors a 

secret about his identity. Singer Nakhane Touré, a Xhosa tribe member, plays 

the lead role in this captivating film that offers insight into a cultural tradition 

rarely explored onscreen. 



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DOCUMENTARY FEATURES 


100 MEN 

Dir: Paul Oremland, 2016, New Zealand, 95 min. 

Kiwi director Paul Oremland tracks down 100 men he’s slept with in this 

personal, often humorous look at changing attitudes toward homosexuality over 

the past 40 years. Interviewed in New Zealand, England, and Poland, his 

eclectic subjects (including “Toilet Boy,” “Beach Boy,” and “Gary the Optician”) 

discuss coming out, AIDS, and gay marriage, acknowledging political gains 

even as some feel a sense of loss. Oremland’s journey brings him closer to 

these men, helping him realize he’s witnessing a revolution. 

PRECEDED BY: A CINEMATIC ODE TO THE ART OF CRUISING Dir: Terrence Hunt, 15 min. 



BONES OF CONTENTION 

Dir: Andrea Weiss, 2017, USA/Spain, Spanish/English with English 


The brutal Franco dictatorship continues to haunt Spain—literally, as some 

120,000 skeletons of the Fascist leader’s enemies were buried in unmarked 

graves all over the country. If one man has come to symbolize all of these 

desaparecidos, it’s legendary poet and playwright Federico Garcia-Lorca, 

whom this film calls “the first LGBT victim of the Franco regime.” Director 

Andrea Weiss examines the men and women (including the writer’s niece, 

Laura) who recall Spain’s homophobic past and seek to exhume it by finding 

these remains. 

WEDNESDAY | July 12 | 5:00pm | DGA 2 

BOYS FOR SALE 

Dir: Itako, 2017, Japan, Japanese with English subtitles, 76 min. 

In Tokyo’s Shinjuku district there are bars that specialize in Urisen, young guys 

who have sex with men. Featuring candid interviews and interspersed with 

animation detailing the awkward, sweet, and sometimes hilarious situations 

these sex workers experience, the boys for sale boldly tell their stories of life in 

the Tokyo underground. This doc is an illuminating look into a rarely-seen world 

that tantalizingly reveals the humanity of sex work. North American Premiere 

PRECEDED BY: BLOOMING NIGHT Dir: Bell Zhong, 9 min. 


CHAVELA 

Dir: Catherine Gund & Daresha Kyi, 2017, USA/Mexico/Spain, English/ 

Spanish with English subtitles, 90 min. 

This stunning documentary captures the impact of Mexico’s most beloved 

lesbian Rancheras icon—Chavela Vargas—a rebellious, solitary and profoundly 

wounded trailblazer. An unforgettable journey through the enigmatic life of 

Chavela, this lyrical love letter interweaves never-before-seen interview footage 

and mesmerizing musical portraits of her most famous soul-gripping songs. 

From the spotlight of the stage, Chavela’s tortured vocals and unapologetic 

queer sensibility subverted gender traditions, inspiring a deeply patriarchal 

culture to love, to cry, and to feel, like never before. 

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THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. 

JOHNSON 

Dir: David France, 2017, USA, 105 min. 

A fixture in NYC’s Greenwich Village and a stalwart advocate for gay rights, 

Marsha P. Johnson was a beloved, vivacious trans woman who has been called 

the Rosa Parks of the LGBTQ movement. Her tragic death in July 1992 was 

quickly dismissed as suicide by the NYPD. Director David France (Oscarnominated 

How To Survive A Plague) uses his background in investigative 

journalism to dig deeper into the mystery of Marsha’s death while highlighting 

the very real dangers trans people still face. 


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DREAM BOAT 

Dir: Tristan Ferland Milewski, 2017, Germany, English/German/French/ 

Arabic with English subtitles, 92 min. 

Decked from port to starboard in tops and bottoms, this cruise sets sail every 

year with leagues of gay men hungry to find their own slice of paradise on the 

open seas. Far from their families and political restrictions, we follow five men 

from five countries on a quest for connection. International waters provide the 

perfect platform to explore the ecstasy, agony, hopes, and dreams that bridge 

this community behind the bacchanalia, revealing a manifest rife with 

intersections between the diverse identities aboard, a brotherhood across 

borders. 



THE FABULOUS ALLAN CARR 

Dir: Jeffrey Schwarz, 2017, USA, 90 min. 

Director Jeffrey Schwarz (Vito, I Am Divine) returns with this fascinating look at 

Allan Carr, one of the most extravagant Hollywood figures of the 1970s and 

80s. The film charts Carr’s rise from talent manager to megastar producer of 

Grease, before he perpetrated the box-office blunders Can’t Stop the Music 

and Grease 2, as well as the disastrous 1989 Academy Awards ceremony. 

Featuring new interviews and archival footage of Carr’s legendary parties, this 

portrait of a showbiz legend is both hilarious and deeply sympathetic. 


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GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER 

Dir: Erin Heidenreich, 2016, Canada/Pakistan, 80 min. 

In a world besieged by extremism, simply “carrying on” can be defiantly 

courageous. This moving, timely portrait presents Maria Toorpakai Wazir, an 

androgynous Muslim Pakistani squash champion. She and her loving family 

struggle just to live amid challenges from the sporting world in which Maria 

dares compete, and persistent threats that they all endure from the Al-Qaeda 

terrorist organization. This unflinchingly brave film boldly challenges audiences 

with its humanity and daring. 

PRECEDED BY: HALF A LIFE Dir: Tamara Shogaolu, 13 min. 



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NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED 

(ETIQUETA NO RIGUROSA) 

Dir: Cristina Herrera Borquez, 2017, Mexico, Spanish with English 


Stylists Victor and Fernando made many Mexicali brides look beautiful on their 

wedding day, but when they decide to marry, the pair begin a complicated 

journey requiring them to navigate Baja California’s legal system and 

labyrinthine bureaucracies. Neither bomb threats nor accusations of mental 

illness stop these determined men from marrying in their hometown. An 

Outfest Fusion favorite, this compelling and poignant documentary reminds us 

that the fight for global marriage equality is nowhere near over. 

PRECEDED BY: CLOSET DOORS Dir: Henry Alberto, 6 min. 

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OUT OF ORDER 

Dir: Amanda Bluglass, 2016, USA, 60 min. 

Despite recent legal victories, many LGBTQ parishioners still feel unwelcome in 

their own churches. This illuminating doc follows lesbian, gay, and trans Christians 

as they overcome institutional and personal bias within the faith to become 

leaders in their churches. As the film weaves in their personal journeys, these new 

spiritual leaders perform the delicate work of ensuring that queer people know 

that they are loved, not only by God but also by their fellow worshippers. 

PRECEDED BY: THE REAL THING Dir: Brandon Kelley, 8 min. 


QUEST 

Dir: Jonathan Olshefski, 2017, USA, 90 min. 

In this intimate portrait of North Philadelphia’s Rainey family, Jonathan 

Olshefski embarks on a decade-long journey to capture the tenderness and joy 

of raising an African American family amid the crises of a struggling city. With 

a natural ease, this household evolves before us, staying together and 

providing a sanctuary for their diverse kids through the recording studio in their 

basement. Father Chris ‘Quest’ Rainey exudes an elegance and heartfelt 

warmth that embodies acceptance and inspires resilience. 

PRECEDED BY: FRECKLES THE WRITER, “UH-HUH” Dir: Jason Benesh, 3 min. 


REBELS ON POINTE 

Dir: Bobbi Jo Hart, 2017, Canada, 90 min. 

Take a glimpse into the storied all-gay ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero 

de Monte Carlo, founded in 1970s New York. As recounted by their Artistic 

Director and several principal dancers, the company has evolved from drag 

performers into veritable ballet ambassadors, captivating diverse audiences of 

all ages. Its dancers are remarkably skilled, both in comedy and dance. 

Onstage and off, through marriage celebrations, long-distance parental care, 

and virtuosic artistry, these men surmount small-minded boundaries and 

limitations with panache. 

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STRONG ISLAND 

Dir: Yance Ford, 2017, USA/Denmark, 107 min. 

In 1992, filmmaker Yance Ford’s brother William was killed by a white 

mechanic after a minor dispute over a car repair. A Grand Jury then let 

William’s shooter go free, altering their family dynamic forever. Ford, a 

transgender man, has constructed an elegant cinematic memoir that employs 

stylish visual language that won a well-deserved jury prize for storytelling at 

Sundance. Searching for closure, Ford reassembles the pieces to this racial 

injustice, still painfully relevant 25 years later. 

FRIDAY | July 14 | 8:00pm | The Ace 

THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN 

Dir: Jennifer M. Kroot, 2017, USA, 90 min. 

The director of To Be Takei returns with a look at another larger-than-life gay 

icon, the author behind Tales of the City, which captured the radical cultural 

shift of queer life in San Francisco in the 70s and 80s with an honesty and 

humor that reverberated with fans worldwide. Maupin journeys from Southern 

aristocrat and closeted conservative (serving in Vietnam and working for Jesse 

Helms) to beloved chronicler of the LGBTQ movement in this boisterously 

entertaining portrait. 

PRECEDED BY: CROOK, “LAVENDER” Dir: Matthew Kaundart, 8 min. 

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WHOSE STREETS? 

Dir: Sabaah Foloyan & Damon Davis, 2017, United States, 100 min. 

This unflinching look at the Ferguson Uprising follows bold activists and young 

queer leaders demanding justice for Michael Brown. The unarmed teenager’s 

killing by police—his body left lying in the street—marks a breaking point for 

St. Louis residents. Grief, long-standing racial tensions, and anger unite the 

residents around vigils and protests of this tragedy. As National Guardsmen 

descend on Ferguson with military-grade weaponry, these LGBTQ community 

members become the torchbearers of a new resistance. 

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A WOMB OF THEIR OWN 

Dir: Cyn Lubow, 2016, USA, 86 min. 

Considered the exclusive domain of the female experience, pregnancy is 

generally viewed as the pinnacle of womanhood. But what happens when the 

act of being pregnant falls outside of the feminine and into a womb of its own? 

Exploring the experience of pregnancy among a group of diverse masculine-ofcenter–identified 

people, this documentary questions what it means to be 

pregnant and give birth as a masculine person, broadening our understanding 

of gender, sexuality, and parenthood. 

PRECEDED BY: ROUTE 66 Dir: Puppett, 1 min. 



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SHORT FILM PROGRAMS 


GROWING UP QUEER 

It’s equal parts exhilarating, euphoric, daunting and confusing—and it’s the 

one thing we all have in common. The journey through adolescence to the 

brink of adulthood is rarely smooth, even without the wrinkle of feeling like you 

are “other.” Whether it’s your first crush (unrequited or otherwise), discovering 

and celebrating your identity, or reconciling who you truly are with your family, 

this program showcases unique and inventive story-telling to speak to the 

things that truly bond and define us. 

BOYS Dir: Eyal Resh, 14 min. GABBER LOVER Dir: Anna Cazenave Cambet, 13 min. 

BITTERSWEET Dir: Allen Martsch, 4 min. CHRISTINE Dir: Jessica Adler, 10 min. DARE AND 

TRUTH Dir: Thomas Rivera Montes, 15 min. ACE Dir: Morgan Kahn Nichols, 12 min. IMAGO 

Dir: Liz Cardenas Franke, 8 min. MY GAY SISTER Dir: Lia Hietala, 15 min. 



LOLGBT 

In tough times we lean on the wittiest among us to lift our spirits with laughter. 

And, boy, do we have a lot of it to share! At this global moment, defined by 

attempts to divide us, our comedy shorts program explores a desire to connect 

with one another, human-to-human, hilariously: a precocious boy and his 

hunky handyman; a bridesmaid and her beloved (yet betrothed) best friend; 

and even a bored 1960s housewife and a rambunctious stuntwoman in the 

Mojave desert. 

ALEX AND THE HANDYMAN Dir: Nicholas Colia, 14 min. PARKER Dir: Rhianon Jones, 5 

min. SIDE KICKS Dir: Leann Bowen, 12 min. STARRING ROMAN Dir: Nicholas Colia, 13 

min. ODD GIRL OUT Dir: Gianna Sobol, 8 min. BEARDS: MAY AND GREG Dir: Dan Robert & 

Lisha Brooks, 16 min. CALL YOUR FATHER Dir: Jordan Firstman, 19 min. HI, IT’S YOUR 

MOTHER Dir: Daniel Altman, 5 min. 

SUNDAY | July 9 | 11:30am | DGA 2 

QUEERER THAN FICTION 

Dive into a cross-section of subcultures with these intimate first-person 

revelations. You’ll meet an intersex college kid, a rainbow family in Mississippi’s 

new queer south, the night cleaner at a gay bathhouse, a mother and daughter 

reconciling their differing faiths, a Russian raised on a diet of American movies, 

a proudly gay Japanese actor, and a young man who comes out in a black 

barbershop. These documentary shorts span the LGBTQ experience, and the 

globe. 

NEW DEEP SOUTH: HOUSE OF JXN Co-Creators: Rosie Haber & Lauren Cioffi, 10 min. THE 

SON I NEVER HAD Dir: Pidgeon Pagonis, 26 min. THE NIGHT CLEANER Dir: Blair 

Fukumura, 6 min. LITTLE POTATO Dir: Wes Hurley, 14 min. SEMIOTICS OF SAB Dir: Tina 

Takemoto, 6 min. LOVE THE SINNER Dir: Jessica Devaney & Geeta Gandbhir, 17 min. 

SHAPE UP: GAY IN THE BLACK BARBERSHOP Dir: Derrick L. Middleton, 29 min. 


Q&A: QUEER & ASIAN 

Q: What do Scarlett, Emma, Tilda, and Matt have in common? A: None of them 

will be in this program of QUEER & ASIAN short films! With whitewashing, 

erasure of Asian characters in media, and the general marginalization of Asian 

sexuality (looking at you, dating apps), Asian and Asian-American LGBTQ films 

seem to be rarer than unicorns. Our showcase proves this is far from the truth, 

with a spectacular selection of some of the best and most diverse films in the 

festival that defy gender norms and explore the complexities of familial and 

cultural responsibility through a queer lens. 

CHROMOSOME SWEETHEART Dir: Honami Yano, 4 min. PRIA Dir: Yudho Aditya, 21 min. 

PLEASE HOLD Dir: Jerell Rosales, 15 min. NICKY Dir: Heath Daniels, 2 min. BASAAN Dir: 

Gino Jose, 15 min. COCOON Dir: Mei LiYing, 26 min. SARIWALA Dir: Shayon Maitra, 9 min. 

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TRANS NOW! 

This program brings a number of vibrant trans stories to life. From navigating relationships and searching for lost love to fierce advocates demonstrating 

unapologetic self-determination, this powerful and evocative shorts program presents a range of experiences for trans people and communities. Through multiple 

genres, these films highlight our recent and sometimes painful past and speak to the beautiful possibilities for our future. 

GET THE LIFE Dir: Ozzy Villazòn, 12 min. UMBRELLA Dir: Rhys Ernst, 16 min. LADY EVA Dir: Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, 11 min. EXERCISE ONE Dir: Victoria Verseau, 14 min. 

TRANSGENDER, AT WAR AND IN LOVE Dir: Fiona Dawson, 13 min. BUYING DICK Creator: D’Lo, 7 min. MISSED CONNECTIONS Dir: Michelle Sam, 15 min. SWIM Dir: Mari Walker, 10 min. 


SILVER SHORTS 

Our elders have tales to tell, and this program of seven films will educate, 

inspire, and delight you! We focus on wide-ranging stories, including a 

celebrated civil rights activist, a former professional dancer, the Lesbian 

Herstory Archives, an acerbic leather man, two women who were separated 

after WWII, a trans man looking back at his challenges and triumphs, and a 

sex party for older gay men. 

DENISE Dir: Kenneth O’Toole, 7 min. BAYARD & ME Dir: Matt Wolf, 16 min. LOVE LETTER 

RESCUE SQUAD Dir: Megan Rossman, 7 min. DUSK Dir: Jake Graf, 15 min. SECRET SANTA 

SEX PARTY Dir: Charles Lum & Todd Verow, 12 min. THE LAST LEATHERMAN OF THE VALE 

OF CASHMERE Dir: Greg Loser, 15 min. POOL Dir: Leandro Goddinho, 30 min. 


LATINX LADIES 

Five films about Latin@s who persist and insist — from the mother and 

daughter who reconnect during a surreal Miami adventure, to the silver-haired 

ladies making a quick getaway from their senior living home. Add a Chicana 

activist making history, a Puerto Rican performer keepin’ it real, and a pair of 

lesbian lovers subverting gender stereotypes en Español, and you’ve got a 

kickass collection dedicated to #malditas everywhere. 

ALTERATIONS Dir: Juan Carlos Zaldívar, 19 min. JEANNE CORDOVA: BUTCHES, LIES & 

FEMINISM Dir: Gregorio Davila, 39 min. UNA ROSA Dir: C.R. Dois, 8 min. LESSON #6 Dir: 

Alberto Ferreras, 4 min. AMIGAS WITH BENEFITS Dir: Adelina Anthony, 10 min. 



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THURSDAY | July 13 | 7:00pm | REDCAT 

BOYS SHORTS 

Heat up your summer with this spectacular showcase of films! From a simple father-and-son tale, through to adolescent crushes, the constant search for elusive 

true love in the big city, hilarious fumbling gay misogynists, and a connection that defies borders, our signature program of boys’ shorts returns stronger than ever. 

These amazing films will make you laugh and cry, as we celebrate both our uniqueness and our commonalities. 

BOYS ON THE STREET #PRIDE Dir: Louisa Bertman, 5 min. HIM Dir: Christian Coppola, 13 min. COCK N’ BULL 2 Dir: Nathan Adloff, 14 min. MONOGAMISH Dir: Carlton Daniel, 14 min. 

MEN DON’T WHISPER Dir: Jordan Firstman, 23 min. SOMETHING NEW Dir: TJ Marchbank, 17 min. THE OTHER SIDE Dir: Rodrigo Alvarez Flores, 15 min. 



BOYS BE TRIPPIN’ 

Feeling adventurous? In the mood to take a risk? This program’s for you! At times sensual, erotic, enlightening, dark, and downright hilarious, these films invite 

you on journeys both literal and metaphoric. Come along for an exhilarating ride—whether it’s hallucinogens at a music festival, mythical odysseys, fairy tales, 

sexual dalliances, or mysterious encounters, you’ll find that the journey is often more important than the destination. It’s definitely a trip you don’t want to miss. 

RABBIT HOLE: STUPID ASS WITCH Dir: Andrew J. Hebert & Kevin Rios, 6 min. PEDAZOS Dir: Alejandro Peña, 9 min. ACCORDING TO MATEO Dir: Osama Chami & Enrique Gimeno, 19 min. 

RUSALKA Dir: Wes Hurley, 9 min. LINE 9 Dir: Tavo Ruiz, 16 min. ACCORDING TO MY MOTHER Dir: Cathy Yan, 18 min. PEDRO Dir: André Santos & Marco Leão, 20 min. 

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GIRLS SHORTS 

Now—especially now, given the current environment—is the time for all of us to take action and express ourselves. The films in this year’s signature girls’ shorts 

program reveal the anticipation, tension, and emotional weight alive in that specific moment when we choose to act on our desires. In this beautifully complex, 

diverse collection, a friendly photo shoot turns sexual, a cake becomes a carrier for liberation, an attraction across the bar is realized, one hot kiss threatens a 

family makeup—all while the end of the world is looming. Find your passion in these films, and follow it now. 

OUT AGAIN Dir: Robin Cloud, 11 min. SPRING Dir: Laurel Parmet, 7 min. PIECE OF CAKE Dir: Ella Lentini, 16 min. ENCUENTRO Dir: Florencia Manovil, 17 min. GODDESS Dir: Karishma 

Dube, 13 min. BICULTURAL Dir: Rachel Leyco, 15 min. POST-APOCALYPTIC POTLUCK Dir: Guinevere Turner, 11 min. 

PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION: All-Girl Friday (DGA Atrium, 7/14) 


GIRLS GONE GENRE 

Genre films often treat LGBTQ characters as disposable, marked for an untimely death before the film’s end. But this program that turns those conventions upside 

down. From horror, horror-comedy, sci-fi, musical—even a rare, spectacular martial-arts action epic—this incredibly entertaining showcase of genre short films 

shine a spotlight on LGBTQ women who not only are the center of the narratives but also control them. 

REDMOND HAND, PRIVATE DICK Dir: Todd Selby, 13 min. CIRCLE Dir: Kai Stänicke, 3 min. DAWN OF THE DEAF Dir: Rob Savage, 12 min. MA Dir: Vera Miao, 15 min. 11:11 Dir: Keith 

Rivers, 6 min. HEXED Dir: Rain Valdez & Sarah Poynter, 10 min. TEAR OF THE PEONY Dir: Yuxi Li, 15 min. SWEET DREAMING Dir: Katie Escane, 13 min. 




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SPECIAL EVENTS 


QUEEN SUGAR DIRECTORS PANEL 

Filmmakers and Outfest alums Aurora Guerrero (Mosquita Y Mari), Tina Mabry (Mississippi Damned) and Cheryl Dunye (The Watermelon Woman) return to the 

festival to talk about directing Queen Sugar, OWN’s milestone show, created by Ava DuVernay (Selma) and Executive Produced by Duvernay and Oprah Winfrey. 

This NAACP Image Award–winning series, now in its second season, has made headlines for its all-female directing team. We’re proud to welcome the trio back 

to talk about their work and the impact it’s having on LGBT communities and beyond. 


BEYOND BINARIES: CREATING 

INTERSECTIONAL ENTERTAINMENT 

This panel will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing 

underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry, and the steps 

being taken to show a more diverse and realistic world. Filmmakers from the 

AT&T Hello Lab Mentorship Program – an initiative pairing emerging talent with 

industry trailblazers from their own communities – will provide first-hand 

insights and experiences as they explore the intersectionality of their 

communities, while navigating the world of development and production. 

POST-PANEL RECEPTION: DGA Atrium 1:00 - 2:30pm 

HOSTED BY 


CASH IN WITHOUT SELLING OUT: 

AUTHENTIC BRANDED STORYTELLING 

With the ubiquity of digital video, there’s never been a better time to make a 

living as a filmmaker! Join independent creator network Tongal for a discussion 

on the state of branded video content and how filmmakers can succeed in this 

space using their inherent storytelling skills. Topics include how to build a 

portfolio that highlights your creative strengths, craft a story for today’s top 

digital channels, and deliver video that brands need (and will pay for!). 

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IN CONVERSATION WITH I. MARLENE KING 

Pretty Little Liars executive producer I. Marlene King joins us to talk about the 

seven seasons she spent with Emily, Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Alison, and also 

gives us an inside look at her new Freeform series Famous in Love, starring 

Bella Thorne. Marlene will be joined onstage by some special guests (to be 

announced) as we discuss the LGBTQ characters and storylines in both shows. 

Expect some not-to-be-missed reunions and revelations! 


STEVEN UNIVERSE 

Cartoon Network’s Emmy-nominated series Steven Universe follows Steven, 

the “little brother” to a team of magical guardians of humanity—the Crystal 

Gems. Steven may not be as powerful as the Crystal Gems. Or as savvy. And 

he may not have much control over his powers. But that doesn’t stop him from 

joining Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl on their magical adventures and somehow 

finding a way to save the day! Steven Universe is created by Emmy and Annie 

Award-nominated writer, artist and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca 

Sugar and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. Join us for an hour of Steven 

Universe episodes handpicked by show creator Rebecca Sugar. 


NEW FRONTIER OF STORYTELLING: 

SUNDANCE VIRTUAL REALITY PANEL 

This panel is designed to share learning about innovations in storytelling to 

inspire participants to expand their creative practices and further their 

contribution to storytelling’s evolution. Through the lens of virtual reality (VR) 

projects, and with a focus on the art of story, participants will: explore fielddefining 

projects; discuss the technological and cultural shifts that enabled 

these projects; learn about emerging creative practices and tools; and engage 

in conversation with New Frontier pioneers. Arrive early to view VR experiences 

from Sundance New Frontier artists! 

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BEGINNERS 

Dir: Mike Mills, 2011, 105 min. 

Focus Features, the distributor of such landmark queer content as Milk, Pariah, 

and Brokeback Mountain, is celebrating their 15-year anniversary this year. In 

honor of their commitment to LGBT storytelling, we’re revisiting one of our 

favorite Focus classics, Beginners. Winner of the GLAAD Media Award for 

Outstanding Film, Beginners is the deeply poignant and disarmingly personal 

second feature from writer-director Mike Mills (20th Century Women). A new 

love floods Oliver (Ewan McGregor) with memories of his father Hal, 

(Christopher Plummer) who came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, 

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MONDAY | July 10 | 5pm | DGA 2 

MORE THAN T 

Dir: Silas Howard, 2017, USA, 53 min. 

Transgender rights are demanding national attention now more than ever, as our country wrestles with a passionate cultural debate over the treatment of 

transgender individuals on a historically unprecedented level. Showtime Networks’ More Than T contributes to this dialogue in an original, urgent and vital way, 

depicting the multidimensional lives of seven transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, as told through the lens of Silas Howard (Transparent, Sunset 

Stories, By Hook or By Crook) and consulting producer Jen Richards (Her Story). 

PRECEDED BY: GEMA Dir: Kenrick Prince, 13 min. 

POST-SCREENING RECEPTION: DGA Atrium 6:30pm 

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MONDAY | July 10 | 9:30pm | Harmony Gold 

SUSPICIOUSLY LARGE WOMAN: 

BOB THE DRAG QUEEN COMEDY SPECIAL 

Dir: Christopher Birk & Cheyenne Picardo, 2017, 54 min. 

The winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 returns to her hometown of 

Atlanta, GA after touring the world and has a lot to talk about. The “Current 

Fu**ing Reigning” shares her thoughts on Beyoncé, NYC, sex, and white 

people. Join her and find out why she’s truly a “Queen for the People.” 

PRECEDED BY: CRUNCHINOX Dir: Brian Gattas, 6 min. 

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SCREENWRITING LAB: LIVE READING 

Join us for a live reading of the 2017 Outfest Screenwriting Lab scripts. 

Selected scenes have been pulled from each of the five scripts and will be 

performed by professional actors, followed by a Q&A with this year’s fellows. 

PRE-EVENT RECEPTION: DGA Atrium 

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THURSDAY | July 13 | 9:45pm | REDCAT 

BAD MOVIE NIGHT 

Join comedians Dave Holmes and Drew Droege, along with their special guests, 

as they take the audience on a guided tour of one of the most wonderfully 

awful movies ever made. We’re keeping the stinker a secret, but you’ll howl as 

these talented entertainers comment, talk back to the screen, and generally 

transform trash into hilarity. Queer cinema will never be the same! 

PRE-EVENT RECEPTION: REDCAT Lounge 


TRANS SUMMIT 

Outfest invites trans activists, storytellers and advocates into the room for an 

open dialogue about transgender media representation, in a safe, judgementfree 

environment. While trans stories have been embraced by the entertainment 

industry, many in the trans community still continue to fight for basic human 

rights, creating an imbalance in the stories happening on- and-off-screen. How 

do we harness this media spotlight to leverage trans politics and elicit real, 

lasting change? This vital event, intended to enroll the entire queer community, 

features a keynote speech, a screening, an audience discussion, and a private 

reception. Presented in conjunction with Outfest, SAG-AFTRA and SAGIndie. 

SPONSORED BY 

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TRANSPARENT SEASON 4 

Please join us for a special sneak-peek of Transparent, Season 4. Amazon’s hit 

show by creator Jill Soloway returns where it all began at Outfest Los Angeles 

2014, featuring an award-winning cast including Golden Globe winner, Jeffrey 

Tambor. Special guest appearances and panel discussion from the cast & 

creators 

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TEENAGE KICKS 

Dir: Craig Boreham, 2016, Australia, 98 min. 

Seventeen-year-old Miklós Varga’s plans to escape his migrant family and run 

away with his best friend Dan are crushed by the accidental death of his older 

brother Tomi. Only Mik knows the events that led to this tragedy, and he is 

forced to navigate his guilt and explosive sexuality alone, since Dan has a new 

girlfriend. The gritty side of sun-drenched Sydney, Australia is explored in this 

coming-of-age story about how the scars of our youth shape the adults we 

become. Check out the latest addition to TLA Releasing’s queer catalogue. 

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THE STRANGE ONES 

Dir: Christopher Radcliff & Lauren Wolkstein, 2017, USA, 81 min. 

This road-movie-cum-psychological-thriller explores young male desire and obsession. Dreams of fire and blood 

haunt young Sam (James Freedson-Jackson, SXSW Special Jury Prize–winner) as he and Nick (Magic Mike’s 

Alex Pettyfer) travel toward a cabin in the woods. Sam’s foreboding stares heighten the anxiety and pervasive 

feeling of dread as his secrets are slowly revealed. Radcliff and Wolkstein’s feature-length debut is a suspenseful 

meditation on a dark queer awakening. 

PRECEDED BY: ICONOCLAST Dir: Alex Haney, 6 min. 


THE LADIES ALMANACK 

Dir: Daviel Shy, 2017, USA, 87 min. 

Learn the secrets of 1928’s Parisian lesbian literary circle. Based on lesbian Casanova Djuna Barnes’s book, this 

Super-8 film explores the rich queer femme social scene of jazz-age Paris. Spanning time, the large cast, 

including Hélène Cixous, Eileen Myles, and Guinevere Turner, portrays the lives of artists and luminaries (Gertrude 

Stein, Collete, Dolly Wilde), exposing the lush lesbian landscape that took place behind closed doors and gave rise 

to some of literature’s most treasured writing. World Premiere. 

PRECEDED BY: OVERLOAD/BABEL Dir: Linzi Juliano/Kayla Tange, 2 min. 


DISCREET 

Dir: Travis Mathews, 2017, USA, 80 min. 

The director of I Want Your Love and Interior. Leather Bar. returns with another provocative feature pushing 

buttons and envelopes. Filmmaker Alex wanders the rural countryside, listening to hate-filled talk radio and 

indulging in anonymous sex in video booths. After an uncomfortable visit with his mother, Alex seeks a figure from 

his past, slowly dying in a mysterious compound far from society. This blistering exploration of trauma 

reverberates from childhood to adulthood, offering neither easy answers nor simple explanations. 

PRECEDED BY: 3 CAFES Dir: Robert Gray, 4 min. 


QUEERCORE: HOW TO PUNK A REVOLUTION 

Dir: Yony Leyser, 2017, Germany, 72 min. 

This documentary takes us through the cut-and-paste queer anarchy of the early days of homocore to the punkpop 

peak of queercore’s Pansy Division opening for Green Day and Nirvana. Bringing together first-person 

histories (from Bruce LaBruce, Fifth Column’s G.B. Jones, John Waters, Tribe 8’s Lynn Breedlove, Peaches, and 

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, among others) with DIY animation, experimental films, and zine cutups, the film charts 

a queer generation of artists who revolted against the hetero and homo mainstreams. 

PRECEDED BY: VAT DO YOU VAHNT FOR BWEKFAS? Dir: Dynasty Handbag, 3 min. 

PLATINUM SHORTS SHO WCASE 

SATURDAY | July 15 | 7:15PM | REDCAT 

The darkness in intimacy and unconventional realities of extremity, fantasy, and desire run through this year’s showcase. You’ll see a BDSM suspense film, a hand job on a 

German mountaintop, cum-dipped cookies, a young lesbian sex romp, and a pussy taking control of its own pleasure. Peer into the world of Appalachian queers in Electric 

Dirt, as well as the surreal and sexy Pink Lattice Room created by Trulee Grace Hall. Love Bailey’s libertines and harlots Slather It Up, while Zachary Drucker examines the 

cross-generational evolution of transgender identity in They Answered In Unison. 

JUST A LITTLE TASTE Dir. Jacqui Ray, 4 min EX NILANG: FROM CREATURE~FROM CREATION Dir. Justin Shoulder & Bhenji Ra, 14 min PUSSY Dir. Renata 

Gasiorowska, 8 min. PLASMA VISTA Sarah Cockings & Harriet Fleuriot, 8 min. PANCIT CANTON Taylor Bennett, 3 min. BLOODY FLOWERS Cleonette Harris & 

Eileen O’Brien, 10 min. THEY ANSWERED IN UNISON Zachary Drucker, 8 min. HEIMAT XXX Sebastian Dominic Auer, 12 min. PINK LATTICE ROOM RELATIONS 

Trulee Grace Hall, 7 min. ELECTRIC DIRT Xander Stewart, 4 min. SLATHER IT UP Love Bailey, 14 min. SATURN RISING “DOWN” Raphael Chatelain, 3 min. 

JUST A LITTLE TASTE PINK LATTICE ROOM RELATIONS ELECTRIC DIRT PUSSY BLOODY FLOWERS HEIMAT XXX

ALCH EMY 

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PLATINUM ALCHEMY PARTY 

SATURDAY | July 15 | 9PM - 2AM 

A night of magical moments, transformational trysts, and chemical 

reactions are in store during this 5-hour extravaganza of live music, 

performance art, & DJ sets. 

Curated by Tiffany Naiman and Kayla Tange. 

Lethal Amounts Gallery and The Monty Bar 

1226 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 

$16 ($10 with Outfest LA ticket stub or Outpass) 

PERFORMANCES 

Geotic • Dynasty Handbag • Edith Crash • Terminal A 

Slather Factory • Saturn Rising • Allison Wolfe • Kera Armendariz 

Plack Blague • Crook • Gianna Gianna • Dorian Electra • Coco Ono 

Bebe Huxley • Peter Kalisch • DJ Skully Rose • The Attic Bat 

Bit Faker • Puscie Jones • Matthew Pernicano 

ART 

Brooke Candy • Lost Merchandise • Parker Day • Jacquie Ray 

Cleonette Harris • Luka Fisher • Daniel McIntyre 

Dana McKnight • Xander Stewart

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OUTFEST UCLA LEGACY PROJECT 

The Outfest UCLA Legacy Project, a partnership between Outfest and UCLA Film & Television Archive, is the largest program in the world 

exclusively dedicated to restoring, preserving, and sharing LGBTQ moving images. 

UCLA Film & Television Archive is internationally renowned for its pioneering efforts to rescue, preserve, and showcase moving image media. 


BEAUTIFUL THING 

Dir: Hettie Macdonald, 1996, United Kingdom, 90 min. 

Released in 1996, this beloved coming-of-age classic tells the story of two 

teenage boys living in the same London housing project, who hold the same 

secret: they think they might be gay. After a fight with his abusive father, Ste 

ends up crashing in Jamie’s bed, allowing the two to open up to each other 

and begin the process of embracing their identities. Two decades after its initial 

release, the film still stands as one of the most poignant and honest depictions 

of the coming-out process ever presented on screen. 

PRECEDED BY: FIRST BASE Dir: Megan Siler, 1991, 13 min. 


CHASING AMY 

Dir: Kevin Smith, 1997, USA, 113 min. 

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Kevin Smith’s iconic film. Both beloved 

and dismissed by members of the LGBTQ community, this film explores the 

complexities of friendship and sexuality. Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) and Banky 

(Jason Lee) are best friends and comic book artists. When the two meet fellow 

comic book artist Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams), Holden is immediately smitten, 

only to discover Alyssa is a lesbian. However, as the two become closer as 

friends, the lines begin to blur. 

Followed by a conversation between Kevin Smith and Guinevere Turner. 


MUCHACHAS DE UNIFORME 

(GIRLS IN UNIFORM) 

Dir: Alfredo B. Crevenna, 1951, Mexico, Spanish with English subtitles, 83 min. 

Likely the first time this film has ever been screened in the United States, this 

drama is a rarely-seen Mexican remake of the iconic German film Mädchen in 

Uniform. Following the death of her mother, teenage Manuela enters a strict 

boarding school dominated by an overbearing headmistress. Manuela finds 

protection in Lucia, a young teacher for whom Manuela builds a strong 

affection, but this crush could get them both in trouble. 

SUNDAY | July 9 | 9:00 pm | REDCAT 

OUT OF THE ARCHIVE: SNAPSHOTS OF QUEER LA 

This collection of short films produced in Los Angeles between 1967 and 2005 

takes us through Hollywood, Pico Union, Downtown, and beyond, 

demonstrating that queerness has always been interwoven into every facet of 

Los Angeles’s multitude of cultures. 

WHO IS RICHARD JAY SILVERTHORN, ANYWAY? Dir: Richard Jay Silverthorn, 1980, 8 min. BEHIND 

EVERY GOOD MAN Dir: Nikolai Ursin, 1965, 8 min. VIERNES GIRL Dir: Aurora Guerrero, 2005, 6 min. 

103 DEGREES Dir: Kirk Marcolina, 1993, 5 min. I DON’T KNOW Dir: Penelope Spheeris, 1970, 20 

min. TEA ROOM SCENE Dir: Richard Jay Silverthorn, 1977, 8 min. FUCK YOU, SANTA CLAUS Dir: 

Robert Opel, 1978, 19 min. 

Introduction by queer film historian Jenni Olson. 

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SCREENWRITING LAB 20TH ANNIVERSARY 39 

The Outfest Screenwriting Lab started as a screenwriting contest in 1997 and became the cornerstone of our education and mentoring program, Outfest 

Forward. Throughout the past 20 years, the Lab has shepherded 100 scripts through its three-day mentoring program, where the next generation of screenwriters 

are teamed with industry professionals. The scripts from the Lab have been: Opening and Closing Night Gala films at Outfest Los Angeles, nominated for an 

Independent Spirit Award, premiered at Sundance, and one has even been selected as Peru’s official submission for the Academy Awards! 

Produced films include: 

All Over The Guy (2001) | Shakespeare’s Sonnets (2005) | Kiss The Bride (2007) | Contracorriente (Undertow) (2009) | Elliot Loves (2012) | Jackpot (2012) 

Hot Guys With Guns (2013) | Pit Stop (2013) | G.B.F. (2013) | All About E (2015) | Followers (2015) | Whittier Boulevard (2015) 

“I will always remember the Outfest Screenwriting 

Lab as the most important pat on the back at the 

beginning of my career. I had just written 

Contracorriente (Undertow) and was in need of 

guidance. The experience of discussing my work 

with filmmakers I admired made me feel like I 

belonged in this field. Considering how many NOs 

you get in this journey, a YES from the Outfest 

Screenwriting Lab is the perfect kind of 

encouragement to keep going.” 

“Being in the Screenwriting Lab with my script 

Elliot Loves was a transformative experience for me 

and my project, Elliot got optioned by a production 

company. During the long road to its production, 

Outfest continued to support me. Elliot debuted at 

Outfest in 2012 and then sold to HBO and HBO 

Latino. Simply put, my film would never have 

happened without the Screenwriting Lab.” 

Terracino, 2003 Fellow 

Javier Fuentes Leon, 2003 Fellow 

“The lab proved invaluable to me in unexpected ways 

that went beyond the mentoring portion. In addition 

to meeting new peers and receiving varied feedback 

from esteemed and accessible mentors, the 

relationships I formed ‐ years ago now - are ones 

that have endured and evolved into friendships.” 

Travis Matthews, 2012 Fellow 

“Hours after the lab ended, while still at Chateau 

Marmont, another of the fellows, Michael Walek, 

looked to me and said, ‘We're screenwriters.’ For 

me it became true in that very moment, and was 

only possible because of the three days that led to 

it, and all our shared moments of inspiration, 

hilarity, challenge, and camaraderie.” 

Jen Richards, 2016 Fellow 

Tuesday | July 11 | 7:15PM | DGA 2 

SCREENWRITING LAB: LIVE READING 

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to see the 2017 Outfest Screenwriting Lab projects come to life before your eyes. Scenes have been selected from each of the 

five scripts and will be performed by an all-star cast. Previous cast members have included America Ferrera, Raven-Symoné, Zackary Drucker, and Alexandra Grey. 

PRE-EVENT RECEPTION: DGA Atrium 

This year’s Mentors are Sydney Freeland, Cora Olson, Barry Sandler, David Sigurani, and Soumya Sundaresh. 

The 2017 Screenwriting Lab Fellows and Scripts: 

Marcos Davalos 

THE DANCE CRUSADER — A 15-year-old gay 

undocumented Latino boy enters a dance competition in 

1993 determined to win a cash prize that could bring 

back his deported father, but not without the help of his 

alter ego, The Dance Crusader. 

Nancy Nyman and Heather McNama 

OTHER PEOPLE’S KIDS — When a naive but wellmeaning 

lesbian couple decides to build their family 

through the Los Angeles foster care system, they find 

themselves confronted by the complicated and often 

harrowing world of foster care. 

Kase Pena 

I LOVE HATE — In the South Bronx, sibling rivalry stirs 

between Zek, who is cisgender and straight, and Matt, a 

trans man. Zek vows never to accept Matt for who he 

is, causing major friction between the two. 

Vasanti Saxena 

SUN SISTERS — Angie, a Chinese-American woman 

who is approaching the end of her life, struggles to 

come to terms with her life choices and make peace 

with Jessica, her lesbian daughter. 

SPONSORED BY 

Jack Savige 

SQUAD GOALS — Alex, a breakfast cereal-serving 

barista, sick of life and his hipster clientele, wins a radio 

contest and becomes best friends with the biggest pop 

star in the world. 


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MEET THE JURY 

Get to know this year’s Grand Jury! With decades of combined industry experience, the Outfest 2017 Jury strives not only to recognize the diverse 

make-up of this year’s program but also to reflect it. Each of them brings their unique perspective to the awards process, and together they will 

recognize the best of the best in an exceptional year for LGBT cinema. 

US NARRATIVES 

Andrea James 

Director/Trans Activist 

Claudia Puig 

President, Los Angeles Film Critics Association 

David Ninh 

Film Media Relations, Kickstarter 

INTERNATIONAL 

Rob Berkeley 

Head of Audience Accountability, BBC 

Berwyn Rowlands 

Iris Prize Festival Director 

Philippe Tasca-Roochvarg 

Head of Acquisitions & Sales, Outplay Films 

DOCUMENTARY 

Toni Bell 

Director of Filmmaker Services, 

International Documentary Association 

Nneka Onuorah 

Filmmaker & Activist 

Erin Sorensen 

Impact Producer 

SHORTS 

Stephen Kent Jusick 

Executive Director, MIX NYC 

Elise McCave 

Director of Narrative Film, Kickstarter 

Francisco Velasquez 

Senior Manager, Project Involve

PARTIES & RECEPTIONS 

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FRIDAY, JULY 7 

DGA ATRIUM 

7:30PM - 9:15PM 

THE PASS PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION 

8:30PM - 11:00PM 

KEVYN AUCOIN BEAUTY & THE BEAST IN ME CENTERPIECE RECEPTION 

SATURDAY, JULY 8 

DGA ATRIUM 

1:00PM – 2:30PM 

BEYOND BINARIES POST-PANEL RECEPTION 

3:30PM - 5:00PM 

100 MEN POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

5:45PM - 7:15PM 

CHAVELA POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

7:30PM - 9:15PM 

SATURDAY CHURCH PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION 

8:30PM - 11:00PM 

THE REVIVAL POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

SUNDAY, JULY 9 

DGA ATRIUM 

3:00PM - 5:00PM 

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON 

POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

6:00PM - 7:30PM 

CENTER OF MY WORLD POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

7:00PM - 9:00PM 

4 DAYS IN FRANCE PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION 

8:30PM - 11:00PM 

BECKS POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

MONDAY, JULY 10 

DGA ATRIUM 

6:30PM – 8:00PM 

MORE THAN T POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

7:30PM - 9:15PM 

BODY ELECTRIC PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION 

8:30PM - 11:00PM 

CLOSE KNIT CENTERPIECE RECEPTION 

TUESDAY, JULY 11 

DGA ATRIUM 

5:30PM - 7:15PM 

SCREENWRITING LAB READING PRE-EVENT RECEPTION 

8:00PM - 9:30PM 

HELLO AGAIN PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION 

9:00PM - 11:00PM 

TOM OF FINLAND POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 

DGA ATRIUM 

7:30PM - 9:15PM 

DREAM BOAT PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION 

8:30PM - 11:00PM 

THE FABULOUS ALLAN CARR POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

THURSDAY, JULY 13 

DGA ATRIUM 

7:30PM - 9:15PM 

I DREAM IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION 

8:30PM - 11:00PM 

THE FEELS POST-SCREENING RECEPTION 

REDCAT LOUNGE 

8:30PM – 9:30PM 

BAD MOVIE NIGHT PRE-EVENT RECEPTION 

THE PRECINCT DTLA 

10:00PM-12:00AM 

BEHIND THE CURTAIN:TODRICK HALL CENTERPIECE AFTER-PARTY 

FRIDAY, JULY 14 

DGA ATRIUM 

7:00PM - 11:00PM 

ALL-GIRL FRIDAY 

SATURDAY, JULY 15 

DGA ATRIUM 

3:00PM - 4:30PM 

TRANS SUMMIT POST-EVENT RECEPTION 

6:30PM - 8:00PM 

TRANSPARENT: SEASON 4 POST-EVENT RECEPTION 

7:30PM - 9:15PM 

GIRLS GONE GENRE PRE-SCREENING RECEPTION 

9:00PM - 11:00PM 

STRANGERS CENTERPIECE RECEPTION 

LETHAL AMOUNTS GALLERY & THE MONTY BAR 

9:00PM - 2:00AM 

PLATINUM ALCHEMY PARTY 

THE PRECINCT DTLA 

10:00PM - 12:00AM 

AFTER LOUIE AFTER-PARTY 

SUNDAY, JULY 16 

CLIFTON’S 

9:00PM - 12:00PM 

FREAK SHOW CLOSING NIGHT AFTER-PARTY

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OUTFEST FORWARD LOS ANGELES 

More than 5000 films screened 

“It’s a dream come true for any filmmaker 

to have their work screened at Outfest Los 

Angeles. Because of this festival, I’ve been 

able to build an enthusiastic, supportive 

audience for my documentaries. I’m grateful 

to Outfest for consistently programming my 

films, and for championing the work of my 

fellow documentarians.” 

Jeffrey Schwarz 

Filmmaker, 

Emmy-Award winner Vito 

LOS ANGELES 

OUTFEST FUSION 

Over 70 Fusion filmmaking workshops taught 

“Five years ago, Outfest Fusion and Outfest 

Los Angeles were there to support me as an 

emerging filmmaker, giving me the 

opportunity to screen among world-class 

filmmakers. When my films screen with 

Outfest it signals to my audiences (majority 

Xicana/Latinx and QTPOC) that we have a 

stake in queer cinema--not only as viewers, 

but as valuable cultural makers. Outfest is 

consistently there to showcase them.” 

Adelina Anthony 

Filmmaker & Performer 

Bruising for Besos 

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MAGNIMOS 

OUTFEST UCLA 

LEGACY PROJECT 

Over 35,000 works archived 

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“DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS (1919), the 

first fiction feature to portray gay life as a 

fact of nature, rather than a perversion, 

barely survived as a fragment. UCLA Film 

& Television Archive and Outfest have 

restored the original film a completely as 

possible, making it available to a new 

audience and saving an irreplaceable part 

of LGBT history.” 

Dr. Jan-Christopher Horak 

Director, 

UCLA Film & Television Archive 

OUTFEST AT 35 

Outfest began in 1982 as a three-day media conference on the 

campus of UCLA celebrating our stories. Now, 35 years later, our 

work to develop and champion queer voices has a global impact. 

Outfest’s education and mentoring programs discover and foster 

new and emerging talent. Our Fusion Labs are democratizing 

storytelling, teaching the fundamentals of filmmaking in free or lowcost 

workshops across the city. The Legacy Project is now the 

world’s largest LGBT moving image library. And Outfest Los Angeles 

continues to showcase the stories that reflect our lives, cementing 

our place as the premier curators of queer film, launching careers 

and assuring that the films we select are seen around the world. 

The last 35 years have brought unimaginable changes to LGBT lives 

and rights. The films about our lives have moved from New Queer 

Cinema to Oscar-winners. Until all our stories can be told and 

everyone in our community has rights, Outfest will be here 

supporting efforts to change minds and hearts. 

SEQUI ODIA QUE 

OUTFEST FORWARD 

75 OutSet Fellows and 25 OutSet short films created 

“The reassurance that I have a community, 

that we matter and that our stories matter, 

and that our greatest joys can come from 

mining our greatest pains - that is what 

Outset did for me, and it absolutely changed 

my life.” 

Michelle Badillo 

Story Editor, 

One Day At A Time 


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“I truly believe that storytelling can change the world. The more 

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Year after year, Outfest is a highlight of the summer!” 

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EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL 

Be a part of the out crowd. 

The Outfest Emerging Leaders Council (ELC), is a voluntary group of under-35 professionals in film, television, the arts and business. The mission 

of the ELC is to cultivate a new generation of Outfest members, filmmakers and program fellows to assure that their voices are heard. 

The centerpieces of the ELC’s efforts are annual fundraisers benefiting the Outfest Forward program. “’Staches & Lashes” is a raucous night of 

performers, musicians, and genderbending costumes. “Beers & Queers,” a camp movie night, is held at Angel City Brewery, with food trucks, lawn 

chairs and great craft beer. 

Interested in joining us? Contact elc@outfest.org. 

SUPPORTING LGBT YOUTH 

Outfest supports youth through education, mentoring and access to meaningful LGBT stories. In doing so, Outfest is proud to offer free memberships 

to people 21 years of age and under and a discounted student membership to full-time students. 

To be considered for a free youth membership or our discounted student membership, visit our box office or contact membership@outfest.org. 

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FILM INDEX 

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18 100 MEN 

38 103 DEGREES 

31 11:11 

10 195 LEWIS 

36 3 CAFES 

14 4 DAYS IN FRANCE 

30 ACCORDING TO MATEO 

30 ACCORDING TO MY MOTHER 

28 ACE 

10 AFTER LOUIE 

28 ALEX AND THE HANDYMAN 

29 ALTERATIONS 

29 AMIGAS WITH BENEFITS 

15 APART FROM EVERYTHING 

28 BASAAN 

29 BAYARD & ME 

10 BEACH RATS 

28 BEARDS: MAY AND GREG 

38 BEAUTIFUL THING 

10 BECKS 

13 BEFORE I GOT FAMOUS 

33 BEGINNERS 

38 BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN 

7 BEHIND THE CURTAIN: TODRICK HALL 

31 BICULTURAL 

28 BITTERSWEET 

12 BROOKLYN PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS 

36 BLOODY FLOWERS 

18 BLOOMING NIGHT 

14 BODY ELECTRIC 

18 BONES OF CONTENTION 

28 BOYS 

18 BOYS FOR SALE 

30 BOYS IN THE STREET #PRIDE 

29 BUYING DICK 

28 CALL YOUR FATHER 

12 CARE 

14 CENTER OF MY WORLD 

12 THE CHANCES 

38 CHASING AMY 

18 CHAVELA 

11 CHERRY POP 

28 CHRISTINE 

28 CHROMOSOME SWEETHEART 

18 A CINEMATIC ODE TO THE ART OF 

CRUISING 

31 CIRCLE 

14 THE CITY OF THE FUTURE 

6 CLOSE-KNIT 

20 CLOSET DOORS 

30 COCK N’ BULL 2 

28 COCOON 

17 THE CONVENTION 

21 CROOK, “LAVENDER” 

34 CRUNCHINOX 

28 DARE AND TRUTH 

15 A DATE FOR MAD MARY 

31 DAWN OF THE DEAF 

19 THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. 

JOHNSON 

11 DEMONS 

29 DENISE 

36 DISCREET 

19 DREAM BOAT 

29 DUSK 

11 EASTSIDERS 

16 EGGS, ZOMBIES, AND BACON 

36 ELECTRIC DIRT 

31 ENCUENTRO 

36 EX NILALANG (FROM CREATURE ~ FROM 

CREATION) 

29 EXERCISE ONE 

19 THE FABULOUS ALLAN CARR 

15 FATHERS 

11 THE FEELS 

38 FIRST BASE 

8 FREAK SHOW 

20, 21 FRECKLES THEWRITER, “UH-HUH” 

38 FUCK YOU, SANTA CLAUS 

12 FUSION ONE MINUTE MOVIE 

SHOWCASE 1 

11 FUSION ONE MINUTE MOVIE 

SHOWCASE 2 

28 GABBER LOVER 

33 GEMA 

29 GET THE LIFE 

38 GIRLS IN UNIFORM 

19 GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER 

4 GOD’S OWN COUNTRY 

31 GODDESS 

19 HALF A LIFE 

13 HEADLESS 

36 HEIMAT XXX 

11 HELLO AGAIN 

10 HELLO GOODBYE 

31 HEXED 

28 HI, IT’S YOUR MOTHER 

30 HIM 

38 I DON’T KNOW 

15 I DREAM IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE 

36 ICONOCLAST 

28 IMAGO 

15 IN BETWEEN 

16 IN THE PAINT 

29 JEANNE CORDOVA: BUTCHES, LIES & 

FEMINISM 

14 JIL “ALL YOUR WORDS” 

36 JUST A LITTLE TASTE 

6 KEVYN AUCOIN BEAUTY & THE BEAST IN 

ME 

36 THE LADIES ALMANACK 

29 LADY EVA 

29 THE LAST LEATHERMAN OF THE VALE OF 

CASHMERE 

29 LESSON #6 

30 LINE 9 

28 LITTLE POTATO 

29 LOVE LETTER RESCUE SQUAD 

28 LOVE THE SINNER 

31 MA 

16 MAYBE TOMORROW 

30 MEN DON’T WHISPER 

12 A MILLION HAPPY NOWS 

29 MISSED CONNECTIONS 

30 MONOGAMISH 

33 MORE THAN T 

28 MY GAY SISTER 

28 NEW DEEP SOUTH: HOUSE OF JXN 

28 NICKY 

28 THE NIGHT CLEANER 

20 NO DRESS CODE REQUIRED 

28 ODD GIRL OUT 

30 THE OTHER SIDE 

31 OUT AGAIN 

20 OUT OF ORDER 

36 OVERLOAD/BABEL 

36 PANCIT CANTON 

28 PARKER 

16 THE PASS 

16 PATHS 

30 PEDAZOS 

30 PEDRO 

31 PIECE OF CAKE 

36 PINK LATTICE ROOM RELATIONS 

36 PLASMA VISTA 

28 PLEASE HOLD 

29 POOL 

31 POST-APOCALYPTIC POTLUCK 

28 PRIA 

12 PROM KING, 2010 

36 PUSSY 

34 A QUEEN FOR THE PEOPLE: BOB THE 

DRAG QUEEN COMEDY SPECIAL 

36 QUEERCORE: HOW TO PUNK A 

REVOLUTION 

20 QUEST 

30 RABBIT HOLE: STUPID ASS WITCH 

20 THE REAL THING 

20 REBELS ON POINTE 

31 REDMOND HAND, PRIVATE DICK 

12 THE REVIVAL 

16 RIFT 

13 THE RING THING 

29 A ROSE 

21 ROUTE 66 

30 RUSALKA 

17 SANTA & ANDRES 

28 SARIWALA 

13 SATURDAY CHURCH 

36 SATURN RISING “DOWN” 

29 SECRET SANTA SEX PARTY 

28 SEMIOTICS OF SAB 

28 SHAPE UP: GAY IN THE BLACK 

BARBERSHOP 

28 SIDE KICKS 

13 SIGNATURE MOVE 

36 SLATHER IT UP 

13 SOMETHING LIKE SUMMER 

30 SOMETHING NEW 

28 THE SON I NEVER HAD 

31 SPRING 

28 STARRING ROMAN 

36 THE STRANGE ONES 

7 STRANGERS 

21 STRONG ISLAND 

31 SWEET DREAMING 

29 SWIM 

17 TAMARA 

38 TEA ROOM SCENE 

31 TEAR OF THE PEONY 

35 TEENAGE KICKS 

11 TEGAN AND SARA “FAINT OF HEART” 

36 THEY ANSWERED IN UNISON 

17 TOM OF FINLAND 

29 TRANSGENDER, AT WAR AND IN LOVE 

29 UMBRELLA 

21 THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD 

MAUPIN 

36 VAT DO YOU VAHNT FOR BWEKFAS? 

38 VIERNES GIRL 

10 WALK FOR ME 

38 WHO IS RICHARD JAY SILVERTHORN, 

ANYWAY? 

21 WHOSE STREETS? 

21 A WOMB OF THEIR OWN 

17 THE WOUND 


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