Program 32: The Untold Tales Of Armistead Maupin

Jennifer M. Kroot and Bill Weber / Documentary Feature, Saturday, Oct. 14 / USA / 2017 / 92 mins

One of the most famous and beloved LGBT authors around, Armistead Maupin is perhaps best known as the writer behind Tales of the City. Serialized fictional stories that initially appeared on the inside back page of the San Francisco Chronicle during the 1970s, these tales eventually grew into a popular series of novels. While his writing is well-known, there’s much about Armistead Maupin himself which fans might not know – until now.

Program 33: Gloria and Grace

Flavio R. Tambellini / Subtitled, Narrative Feature, Saturday, Oct. 14 / Brazil / 2016 / 96 mins

Gloria and Grace is a heartwarming story not as much about being trans as about being family. It’s about discovering an ability to outgrow the boxes we build for ourselves and others in our lives. The film has been garnering awards in the festival circuit for a reason: it’s a true crowd-pleaser, suitable for allies and mainstream audiences alike. So be sure to bring your family and friends!

Program 34: Against The Law

Fergus O'Brien / Narrative Feature, Saturday, Oct. 14 / UK / 2017 / 84 mins

England in the 1950s was a terrifying time and place to be homosexual. Gays were routinely arrested, imprisoned, and forced to endure torturous aversion therapies. Things came to a head when law enforcement targeted the country’s most prominent presumed homosexual, Lord Edward Montagu.

Program 35: Freak Show

Trudie Styler / ASL Interpreted, Narrative Feature, Saturday, Oct. 14 / USA / 2017 / 95 mins

Out and proud “trans-visionary gender obliviator” Billy Bloom (Alex Lawther) is fabulousness personified. But when he’s shipped south to live with his father (Larry Pine), Billy might as well have been beamed in from outer space. His dad warns that “the nail that sticks out gets hammered down,” but Billy has way too much chutzpah to ever simply blend in.