Monday, August 20, 2018

PAINTING THE SPECTRUM 13 - SASOD's LGBT Film Festival 2017

PAINTING THE SPECTRUM 13

 SASOD's LGBT Film Festival 2017

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November 02, 2017
And Still We Rise

Genre: Documentary
Directors: Richard Lusimbo & Nancy Nicol
Editors: Junic Wambya & Nancy Nicol
Music by: Nkyooyo Brian and T.U.K (Talented Ugandan Kuchus)
Length: 70 Min


And Still We Rise is a touching documentary film on resistance to the Anti-Homosexual Act (AHA) in Uganda, which explores the courage and tenacity of Ugandan LGBT activists, as they fought against the anti-gay bill in their country and demanded a voice. Despite they feared for their lives, they still managed to stood up for what they believed and even organized a Pride Parade.
 The story weaves together an analysis of the AHA with personal accounts of widespread repression following passage of the Act: media hate, clinic closures, arrests, human rights violations and mob violence - including the impact on the filmmakers / activists, themselves.



November 07, 2017

Noah's Arc

Genre: Romantic comedy-Drama
Released: October 24th, 2008
Producer & Director: Patrik-Ian Polk  
Length : 1hr 41min

As Noah and Wade prepare to marry in Martha's Vineyard, the personal problems of their friends - and the unexpected arrival of rapper Baby Gat - threatens to permanently end their relationship.


November 9, 2017
Blue is the warmest color

Director: Abdelatif Kechiche
Released: 2013
Genre: Drama
Length 179 min
The film tells the story of Adèle, a 15 year old girl who has no doubt that a boy should always go out with a girl, but when one night she meets Emma, ​​a young girl with blue hair, her feelings and sexual identity will become confused and subjected to a judgment of values ​​by her family and friends. The film shows us all the girl's personal growth, the change in her way of seeing the world and the way in which others look at her and discover her. 
  








November 14, 2017
Children of God (2010)

Length: 1hr 44min
Genre: Drama                                                         
Director: Kareem Mortimer (as Kareem J. Mortimer) 
Writer: Kareem Mortimer (as Kareem J. Mortimer)

The story of two young Bahamian men who fall in love with each other. The film portrays the homophobia of the Bahamian society which resonates in the Caribbean. 







November 16, 2017
La Sade's Voice

Produced by: SASOD Guyana
Published on Aug 21, 2014
Genre: Documentary  


Transgender Guyanese woman, Sade Richardson shares her story about discrimination and injustice in this short documentary. She was denied many jobs because of who she is and was verbally and physically assaulted for expressing herself. Sade's Story is one about rising above discrimination and living as your true self.



Selina’s Voice

Produced by: SASOD Guyana
Published on Aug 21, 2014       
Genre: Documentary
             
In this short documentary film, Selina recounts a violent transphobic attack she experienced as an outreach worker at a local 'hot spot'. She suffered multiple stab wounds but survived to share her story with others. Since the near-death attack, she has become a strong advocate for equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Guyana. 



Thinslice, Embracing the past and Moving Forward

Produced by: SASOD Guyana
Published on: Jul 20, 2015
Genre: Documentary


Romario Lovell, known as Thin Slice, recounts her rocky relationship with Samuel Bristol and events leading up to him murdering her two transgender friends, Tyra (Carlyle Sinclair) and Jada (Jason John), and then committing suicide on July 20, 2014, in Georgetown, Guyana.










November 21, 2017
The Way He Looks

Length: 96 min
Genre: Drama Romance
Written and Director: Daniel Ribeiro
Released: March 7, 2015 
     

The movie is about a teenager named Leonardo. He is blind and live with an overprotective mother. He always wants to have a more independent life and plans to go abroad. One day, Gabriel - a new student - arrives at their classroom and makes Leonardo’s world changing completely.





November 23, 2017
Painting the Spectrum 

Produced by: SASOD Guyana
Genre: Documentary
Director Kojo Mc. Pherson

A commemorative documentary celebrating SASOD's annual film festival - Painting the Spectrum. 




November 28, 2017
Kinky Boots


Written By: Tim Firth
Director: Julian Jarrold
Length: 106 min
Year released: 2005
Genre: Comedy, Drama


Charlie Price faces the impending shut down of the Northampton shoe factory that his family has owned and operated for generations. Just when he feels that all is lost, he has a chance encounter with Lola, a flamboyant transvestite cabaret star. Lola's desire for stylish, kinky boots for herself and her colleagues provides a glimmer of hope for the factory and its employees.