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Passionfruit : a coming-of-age drama about growing up Black and gay in London

About to have its World Premiere at the New Diorama in London is Passion Fruit a new coming-of-age drama by Brit actor/writer Dior Clarke and his co-writer Stephanie Martin. It’s the story of Romeo, a gay black British-Jamaican boy growing up on a North London housing estate It’s a tale about family, culture, and … Continue reading

Pat Patterson WWE legend and wrestling’s “first gay superstar” has died aged 79

The first openly gay wrestler Pat Patterson who went on to hold the WWE Intercontinental Champion title in 1979 and become a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, has just died aged 79. When he first started wrestling in Montreal, Canada in 1958 he was “Pretty Boy” Pat Patterson, wearing a beret, red … Continue reading

Paths

German filmmaker Chris Miera’s first feature film Paths that he produced, directed, co-wr0te and was even the director of photography, is a sublimely lyrical understated drama that is such a refreshing look at the way a relationship can unfold despite the fact that the love is not lost, but just misplaced. Economically shot in … Continue reading

Patio DRAG BRUNCH raises $55K for HELPING OUR WOMEN

Patio American Grill – Provincetown has been throwing a DRAG BRUNCH during Carnival Week for the past 14 years. QUEERGURU got to film the event for the first time, and hosted by Miss Richfield 1981 with co-host Miss Conception it was the most successful to date raising 55K for Helping Our Women. Filmed by Dan Desjardins, and directed and edited by … Continue reading

Patric McCoy : TAKE MY PICTURE : striking photographic portrayals of gay Black men in the 1980s

One of the very good reasons to make tracks to Chicago next month is to head to Wrightwood 659 to see a new exhibit from Patric McCoy. This Chicago native, retired environmental scientist, traveled around Chicago, often on his bike with his camera. The result is a selection of 50 striking photographic portrayals of … Continue reading