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Aaron Bear & Wes Hurley : from Seattle to PTown with two stunning new queer films

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Two of Seattle’s best queer filmmakers Aaron Bear & Wes Hurley were presenting their new films at  Provincetown Film Society & Festival

Yes I Am – The Ric Weiland Story the story of one of the world’s most generous gay philanthropists was written and directed by Bear, and Hurley was one of the film’s producers.    Hurley’s own film is an inspiring feature  based on his life story about being gay and immigrating from Russia when he was a teenager  is Potato Dreams of America

After the screenings, both filmmakers sat down with QUEERGURU to talk about their films’ journeys to date.  The interview conducted by Roger Walker-Dack was filmed by Dan Desjardins at the Lands End Inn in Provincetown

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Wes Hurley talks POTATO DREAMS OF AMERICA

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Seattle queer filmmaker, Wes Hurley’s new dark comedy POTATO DREAMS OF AMERICA is his touching real-life story of how his Russian mother, a doctor, actually became a mail order bride so that the two of them could have a brand new life in the US



It’s a beautifully poignant movie that is a story of hope that doesn’t shy away from the fact that it came at a price. Potato (aka Hurley) and his mother could only find work in a fast-food establishment but they are both resilient and their good humor gives this story the ending it deserves.

Look out for a scene-stealing performance by an almost unrecognized as Lea Delaria who plays Potato’s grandmother  Tamara  

The movie has been selected as the Opening Gala of OUTshine LGBTQ Film Fest so QUEERGURU talked with Hurley to discover if his  life really was as funny as it seemed

 

You can read Queerguru's full review of the movie HERE



P.S. Hurley is also a Producer of another movie screening at Outshine.  You can check ou review of  YES I AM, THE RIC WEILAND STORY Here


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