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Director

Schiff, Eric

Year

1998

Synopsis

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.

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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.


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Director

Corey, Bill

Year

1998

Synopsis

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


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Director

Hardy, K8

Year

1998

Synopsis

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


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Director

Sitty, Rebekah

Year

1998

Synopsis

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.


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Director

San Miguel, Guadalupe Olvera

Year

1998


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Director

Tartaglia, Jerry

Year

1998

Synopsis

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


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Director

Lee, Christopher

Year

1998

Synopsis

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.


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Director

Gellman, Dara

Year

1998

Synopsis

A brief moment of two women kissing, reclaimed from the lesbian subtext of a popular sci-fi t.v. program, is transformed into a sexy epic of queer desire.


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Director

Kennerley, Annette

Year

1998

Synopsis

This short poetic film looks at the gap in between being in a relationship and being single again.


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Year

1998


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