Gay and Lesbian Film Festival must be scene
Olivia Vizachero
Issue date: 10/9/07 Section: Features
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The film festival, spanning from Oct. 12 through 19, debuts with the Opening Night Gala. The Friday night premiere will present "Shelter," a film directed by Jonah Markowitz.
"Shelter" tells the story of a high school grad named Zach. Zach gives up his dream of attending Cal Arts to help his sister Jeannie raise her son. While stuck in San Pedro, California, Zach meets Shaun, a recently single screenwriter. The plot unfolds as Shaun and Zach begin spending time together.
After audiences attend the 8 p.m. showing of "Shelter," the Opening Night Gala provides a delicious dinner catered by Fandangles. Although the film festival's opening night will be quite an event, the rest of the week has much in store for film fans. Saturday Oct. 13 will consist of a jam-packed day of LGBT movies. Beginning with "Out Running," a political piece presented by Victory Fund and the Leadership Institute, the movie madness begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until midnight, concluding with "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Reel Pride Michigan includes several other must-attend events. Sunday morning's Centerpiece Brunch allows audiences to eat breakfast and then enjoy a thought-provoking piece examining and interpreting the Bible's actual message to members of the LGBT community. "For the Bible Tells Me So" will show at 11:30 a.m., following the 10:30 a.m. brunch.
The Closing Night Extravaganza on Oct. 19 will showcase "Itty Bitty Titty Committee." Directed by Jamie Babbit, the film incorporates feminism, romance and comical relief. Focused around the life of a shy lesbian, Anna, "Itty Bitty Titty Committee" displays the revolutionary coming out of the timid young teen. The flick is followed by live music from Alex Winston. Reel Pride audiences can also attend the Closing Night After Party.
Although the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival features films that can be considered quite controversial, the event has received a great deal of support and sponsorship. Some of the festival's supporters include The Westin, Between the Lines, Whole Foods, the National Association of Social Workers and Paramount Bank.
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Romero Montalban
posted 10/09/07 @ 4:38 PM EST
Olivia wrote:
"The film festival isn't just a must-see event for members of the LGBT community. With star-studded films such as "Suffering Man's Charity" including Anne Heche and David Boreanaz, and "The Picture of Dorian Gray," featuring David Gallagher, movie lovers whether straight, gay, or bisexual will find a flick that peaks their interest. (Continued…)
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