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


Oliver Hermanus talks about MOFFIE his excellent harrowing coming-of-age drama

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The fact that ‘moffie’ is the South African equivalent of ‘faggot’ sets the tone for one of the most harrowing coming-of-age films we have ever seen. It is set in South Africa in 1981 in apartheid where the white minority still dominates and persecutes the ‘colored’ population. They however are not the enemy in this war drama, as the country is obsessed with fighting neighboring Angola with its Soviet-backed troops. If there is one thing that the South Africans hate as much as ‘colored’ people it is Communists. It goes without saying that ‘moffies’ are on that list too.

To keep the Army manned there is mandatory conscription for boys 18 years old ……some even just 16. This is the tale of just one of them

Queerguru talks with director Oliver Hermanus on the eve of IFC Filmsreleasing the film on VOD and in select movie theaters.

To read Queerguru's full review click HERE : For more information where the movie is playing, click HERE





Trans In Trumpland filmmakers talk about the impact their film series has made

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Trans in Trumpland is a stunning film series from trans filmmakers Tony Zosherafatain & Jaime DiNicola that investigates the impact of anti-trans policies on the lives of four transgender Americans. Told through a road trip narrative across remote parts of the United States and set against the backdrop of increasing rates of transphobic violence,

Trans in Trumpland shows the grim realities that trans-Americans face Now streaming on Topic, Queerguru talked with the filmmakers about the impact their films are having in, and outside. of the trans community

www.transintrumpland.com

PS you can read QUEERGURU’s Full Review of the Film HERE





Trans Actor Emmett Preciado Guest Stars on The Good Doctor

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Kudos to both Sony Pictures Television and ABC TV for their groundbreaking move casting transgender actor Emmett Preciado as a Guest Star on The Good Doctor.  Preciado plays a fully rounded trans character devoid of all the cliched sterotypes which is a major breakthrough for mainstream TV.

Queerguru tracked the disarmingly charming Preciado to talk about his take on  it all.  Our prediction that he is destined for a bright future both in acting and also as a role model of future generations of trans people everywhere.

Check out our interview and you’ll see why we are so excited about being able to share this all with you 

Mon 15th Feb 21 &@ 10 pm
Season 4, Episode 9
The Good Doctor
www.abctv.com



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