Leigh, Carol

1998

Narrated by Angela Davis, Blind Eye To Justice: HIV+ Women Incarcerated In California portrays the injustices of the California prison system as seen through the eyes of incarcerated HIV positive women. This stirring documentary made by the Women’s Positive Legal Action Network gives voice to those who are silenced and encourages all of us to take action.

Kionig, Carl Jorgen

1998

Based on a best-selling novel by Anne Holt, Norway’s former Minister of Justice, Blessed Are Those Who Thirst is a taut, suspenseful and violent thriller about a dyke police detective and a blood-thirsty rapist. Not for the squeamish, this often gruesome made-for-TV film stars Kjestil Elvik as Hanne Wilhelmsen, a lesbian detective, who is also featured in her own TV series in Norway. While most of the city is enjoying a warm summer night, Oslo's police are busier than ever. For several weeks a number of places have been found covered in blood, but with no body in sight. While trying to solve this mystery, Hanne and her partner Hakan are handed a new first priority case – a young medical student who has been brutally raped in her apartment. Then suddenly, all the missing corpses start turning up, and a picture of a beastly, racist and sexually motivated madman and killer begins to emerge. The two detectives soon realize that the two cases are connected, but meanwhile someone else has started a hunt of their own.

Pons, Ventura

1998

A mature and ill man, a medieval literature professer, has gone over his personal life and has decided, amongst his doubts, what he wants to leave others once he passes away.

This rich and complicated story plays out over the course of a single day in contemporary Barcelona. Faced with the fact that he is dying of a terminal illness, Jaume, a middle-aged professor of medieval literature, has entrusted to two men the diskettes containing his last essay – his legacy. One is former college friend and current professorial colleague, Pere, whom Jaume now confesses was the love of his life. The other is David, a talented, hot-headed student, of whom he is currently enamored. The handsome David, it turns out, makes his living as a male prostitute. Pere is furious when he learns that his daughter Alba is pregnant with David’s child. His wife Fanny spends the afternoon with Alba, ostensibly to help her figure out whether to keep the child, and in the process, they learn about each other’s lives. Adapted from Josep M. Benet I Jornet’s play "Testament," this is a darkly dense drama, one in which intelligent ensemble acting powerfully propels the plot. As the five strong characters become increasingly intertwined, they argue, bargain,struggle and hurt one another; they also discover the roots of their affection, their passions and reconsider their futures.

Schiff, Eric

1998

Chronicles the 12 year history of "the Miss America Pageant with eight guys" which started in an apartment living room and has now grown into a sellout theatrical event. Also profiles the creator, diagnosed with AIDS in 1987, who credits the battle with keeping him alive.

L.A.’s "Battle for the Tiara" is one of Hollywood’s hottest tickets, and, as this chronicle of the event shows, one of the best amateur drag shows around. Complete with celebrity judges and the full gamut of competitions – bathing suit, evening gown, interview and talent – the Battle has everything you need for a successful pageant and a hilarious show.

Corey, Bill

1998

Public servive announcement featuring gay congressman Barney Frank on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, to protect gays and lesbians in the workplace.

Hardy, K8

1998

This expresses the energy and enthusiasm of young dykes, how we explore gender and perform it.

Sitty, Rebekah

1998

Using a balance of emotional intensity and fun, creative characters, "And Then The Dog Came Over..." illuminates the transition towards sensuality and self-awareness in a bisexual woman's life.

San Miguel, Guadalupe Olvera

1998

Tartaglia, Jerry

1998

The personal artifacts of gay life and love are the content of queer history.

Lee, Christopher

1998

The world's first transmen porno. Starring: Angel, Buck Davis, Guy Young, Lucian Wang, Captain Swallow & Jade Blue Eclipse. An homage to '70s porn, Lee's Alley leaves Boogie Nights looking limp by comparison.