documentary
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Queerguru reviews “We Live Here : The Midwest” 5 queer families who are attempting to establish lives in their rural communities.
Having only ever lived in London, Miami and Provincetown, I have always appreciated that this is the equivalent of living in gay heaven. The first city was where I was born and the latter two I chose to be able to lead an openly gay life. I will confess It’s not a subject that…
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High and Low : John Galliano …. an unflinching look at the roller coaster life of one of greatest designers of his generation
John Galliano, unquestionably one of the greatest designers of his generation, is the subject of a new highly anticipated documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin McDonald. It’s titled High and Low because as well as the heady heights the legendary innovator achieved ….. 4-time winner of UK Fashion Designer of The Year…
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Merchant Ivory : a compelling doc about the genius filmmaking couple who were also life partners
Director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant were one of the most successful filmmaker partnerships ever. Together they made 44 movies since 1985 and their incredible resume includes such masterpieces as Shakespeare Wallah, A Room With A View, Howards End, The Remains Of A Day. They were also life partners and privately lived openly…
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Queerguru’s Ris Fatah reviews THE HOLY CLOSET a compelling doc which follows seven different religious queer Jewish households
Queer lives and religion are not always happy bed-fellows and we don’t often hear about religious queer people. A new seven-part documentary web series, The Holy Closet, seeks to address that. Director Moran Nakar follows seven different religious queer Jewish households, examining their loves, lives, hopes and dreams as they navigate a path through…
