Confession time... I love documentaries. It's the film geek in me, plus it's a really easy way to feel informed.
Anyway, we have some great docs this year, AND we're hosting a panel discussion on the importance of docs, especially to the LGBT community. Seriously.. right now is an incredible time for us. There's a lot of media attention - good and bad - on causes of importance to us, and it's vital that we be the ones to document the movement. That's why I'm so excited about our Making a Difference with Docs panel - and look who's going to be on it!
If you have any interest in geeking out for a day, definitely don't miss this.
It's at AFI, Saturday, Oct. 18th 2:45 pm.
Tami Gold, professor in the Dept. of Film & Media Studies at Hunter College (CUNY), has produced and directed films about controversial or often ignored subjects that have been broadcast on HBO and PBS and screened at the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and the Museum of Modern Art among other venues. Her groundbreaking film, OUT AT WORK: Lesbians and Gay Men on the Job, raised critical issues about workplace rights, the role of legislation and labor unions and, ultimately, human rights for all.
Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer, local documentary filmmakers whose work demonstrates how the camera itself can be used as a tool for activism, particularly in out of the way places. Their current work-in-progress, OUT IN THE SILENCE, chronicles their exhilarating journey through love, hate and understanding in small town America as residents of Joe’s hometown in the hills of northwestern Pennsylvania grapple with the firestorm of controversy over the publication of his and Hamer's wedding announcement in the local paper.
Cathy Renna, nationally recognized media relations expert with nearly two decades of communications experience and special expertise in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
Jaime Grant, Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute and longtime organizer and activist in the LGBT movement.
Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer, local documentary filmmakers whose work demonstrates how the camera itself can be used as a tool for activism, particularly in out of the way places. Their current work-in-progress, OUT IN THE SILENCE, chronicles their exhilarating journey through love, hate and understanding in small town America as residents of Joe’s hometown in the hills of northwestern Pennsylvania grapple with the firestorm of controversy over the publication of his and Hamer's wedding announcement in the local paper.
Cathy Renna, nationally recognized media relations expert with nearly two decades of communications experience and special expertise in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
Jaime Grant, Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute and longtime organizer and activist in the LGBT movement.
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