fbpx

The trailblazing pioneering lesbian activist and filmmaker LILLI VINCENZ has died aged 85

Posted on Categories queermatterLabels , , , , , ,

  Lilli Vincenz the German-born American trailblazing lesbian activist, filmmaker, and psychotherapist devoted to L.G.B.T.Q. issues has died aged 86. Vincenz was the first lesbian member of the  Mattachine Society  and served as the editor of the organization’s newsletter and then in 1969 along with Nancy Tucker created the independent newspaper, the Gay Blade, which later became … Continue reading



Ray Whitehouse talks about A RUN FOR MORE the inspiring story of a transgender woman who wants ‘a seat at the table’

Posted on Categories queerguru.tvLabels , , , , , , ,

 

Ray Whitehouse talks to Queerguru about his debut feature film A RUN FOR MORE a compelling documentary about a charismatic Texan transgender woman and her campaign to be elected for the rough District 8 of San Antonio’s City Council in the US’ most transphobic State and in the middle of a very dangerous political climate. There are very few stories that are so inspiring and uplifting as FRANKIE GONZALES- WOLFE‘s.

The film was screened at Wicked Queer Boston’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival and here is our full review  HERE.

For all future screenings check out https://www.arunformore.com/?

 

N.B. The interview was filmed to mark  Trans Awareness Week and also Trans Remembrance Day

 



Jean-Marc Vallée : Academy Nominated Filmmaker and great queer ally, dies aged 58

Posted on Categories queermatterLabels , , ,

  The death was announced today of French-Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée aged just 58. Vallée was best known for the controversial AIDS film Dallas Buyers Club for which he received an Academy Award Nomination and which netted Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto,  Best Actor Oscars.  Plus the multi-award-winning star-studded TV series Big Little Lies which … Continue reading



Queerguru’s Ris Fatah reviews PAT ROCCO DARED incredible life story of one of Hollywood’s original boundary pushing gay pioneers.

Posted on Categories queertiquesLabels , , , ,

  In this colorful trip back in time, legendary queer filmmaker and trailblazing gay rights activist Pat Rocco shares his incredible life story as one of Hollywood’s original boundary-pushing pioneers. This really is a must-see film to fully understand the history of American queer culture and activism over the past 50 years. Rocco is the … Continue reading



David Färdmar talks about ARE WE LOST FOREVER

Posted on Categories queerguru.tvLabels , , ,

 

David Färdmar’s debut feature film ARE WE LOST FOREVER is one of the best queer romances of 2020. Already available on DVD/VOD in the US from TLA Releasing & Dekkoo.com, Queerguru caught up with this Swedish writer/director on the eve of Peccadillo Pictures now streaming it in UK & Ireland. We wanted to know in particular if this intimate heartbreaking story was autobiographical ……

P.S. You can see our full  review HERE

 



Follow queerguru

Search This Blog


View queerguru.tv By: