1999

This real-to-reel selection of shorts is all about young queers speaking out for themselves. Because video is affordable, more and more youth are taking the camera into their own hands and candidly revealing meaningful aspects of their lives in images that demand understanding and justice. Opening Closet X: A Voice For Queer Youth is a strong and positive documentary about queer youth in San Francisco, produced by people 18 to 26 years of age. In Caught In The Crossfire, seven black and Hispanic kids discuss their feelings about their gay and lesbian parents. Looking For Common Ground, a 1997 Frameline Completion Fund winner, documents the process of struggling for and achieving gay rights at a typical suburban school, and serves as a vivid model for empowering students nationwide. Slices provides a unique look at Asian queer youth coming out and facing the impact of AIDS.

Ellis, Heidi

1999

If coming into contact with queers could be contagious, how bad would that really be? "The Catch" explores this fear with fun on a sunny summer day in Golden Gate Park.

Wilson, Andy Abrahams

1999

An unusually beautiful dance film shot underwater about a relationship between two men.

Defurne, Bavo

1999

When the 18yr old Tijl is forced to choose between his girlfriend Ineke and his best friend Wout their camping trip turns intoa tension filled journey of self discovery.

Walton, Pam

1999

The courageous struggle for gay and lesbian rights within the Lutheran church.

Every mainstream Protestant denomination in this country is wrestling with same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay and lesbian pastors. CALL TO WITNESS documents that struggle within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). Focusing on the lives and trials of pastors who have taken a stand against their own church, CALL TO WITNESS explores the intersection of two communities of faith: those who support the ordination and committed relationships of openly gay and lesbian pastors and those who don't. This ground-breaking film documents the stories of three Lutheran pastors, Rev. Steve Sabin, ousted by his bishop, supported by his congregation, and "tried" by the national church when he refused to resign; Rev. Jane Ralph, forced out of the ELCA with no process for recourse; and Pastoral Minister Anita C. Hill, who is working to be ordained as an openly lesbian pastor. Also included are two San Francisco congregations that defied the ELCA by calling openly gay and lesbian pastors not on the approved ELCA roster.

Wall, Anthony

1999

Horton, Simon

1999

What could a classified ad, a coal shed, a threesome, and a waiter have to do with finding your dream man? Alex is about to find out as he embarks on his quest for love.

Franko, Justine

1999

A gory "fairytale" of psycho-sexual conflict met with princess charming. A budding lesbian finds a delightful cure for cooties.

Hall, Stev’nn

1999

A prototype for a specialty channel dedicated exclusively to bondage. BTV takes us on a sexy ride through Baction movies and Hollywood blockbusters to celebrate the joy of being all tied up.
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Glover, Louise

1999

Explores the life story of the director. She relates growing up in a racist, homophobic environment before moving, coming out as gay and learning ofher own Aboriginality.