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Kaye Ballard : The Show Goes On
We’re not sure exactly when filmmaker Dan Wingate started filming this very affectionate profile of the late great KAYE BALLARD as several of the show business luminaries who line up to sing her praises have also passed on. They include Carol Channing, Jerry Stiller, Hal Prince and Liz Smith. Kaye Ballard, had a very …
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QUEER EAST : 4 Asian Queer Films Streaming FREE
London’s QUEER EAST FILM FESTIVAL is going online this month with four documentaries that focus on queer activism, challenging norms, and the history of LGBTQ+ movements in China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines It is putting resistance and inclusivity at the center of their Virtual Program for PRIDE Season as it brings the outside…
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Out Run : How the World’s Only LGBTQ politIcal party fared at the Polls
The formation of the LadLad party in Philippines , the only LGBTQ political party in the world seemed such a good idea. However mere passion and enthusiasm doesn’t make up for not having the strength of one’s convictions and an overwhelming desire not to upset the powerful anti-gay Catholic Church. The story really starts…
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Taipelove* the journey for Same Sex Marriage in Taiwan
Berlin based filmmaker Lucie Liu debut feature documentary Taipeilove* is a compelling insider’s view on the evolving LGBTQ community in Taiwan as they fight to legalize same sex marriage. It is no spoiler to add that it has a happy ending as it was widely broadcasted at the time, that thanks to the country’s…
