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Fiilmaker David France & queer activist Victoria Cruz talk about The Death & Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Following his first highly successful documentary ‘How To Survive A Plague’ which deservedly won him an Oscar Nomination, filmmaker David France has now turned his attention to the mystery surrounding the death of legendary NY drag queen and activist Marsha P. Johnson for his sophomore movie. With the help of Victoria Cruz who…
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Really Ryan??? – Rude Polaroids at Studio Lacombe … a new Exhibit that opens 9/25
Better known as Rude Polaroids, Ryan Rudewicz (originally from Yarmouth) is the winner of the 2023 Glam Award as New York’s best nightlife photographer. Although he works with now antiquated technologies, Polaroid and film photos, he brings an extremely fresh and contemporary view on the lives of today’s young queer people. His photos exude…
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Freddie Mercury : A World Of His Own : Sotheby’s auctions off some 1500 of the late singers ‘treasures’
Garden Lodge at Logan Place in London’s chic Kensington is hidden by a high brick wall. In 1980 with Queen riding the crest of their phenomenal success, their lead singer Freddie Mercury bought the house for £500K, and It provided him with sanctuary and privacy as he tried desperately to hide his sexuality.…
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‘Filthy Gorgeous’ the story of Heklina & Trannyshack is the Opening Night Film at SF Queer Film Festival
Saturday, Aug 25th sees the opening of the 3rd Edition of SF QUEER FILM FEST a showcase of ground-breaking indie films by Queer filmmakers, selected on merit. Most appropriate is the Opening Night Film is FILTHY GORGEOUS which is a tribute to the late San Francisco Drag Icon Heklina. This documentary is directed by…
