Harvey Milk was an outspoken human rights activist and one of the first openly gay U.S. politicians elected to public office; even after his assassination in 1978, he continues to inspire disenfranchised people around the world.
Tag: lgbt
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My Beautiful Laundrette
A young Pakistani Briton manages a rundown laundrette with his lover while dealing with tension in his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.
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A Story of No Importance
A coming of age story about two great friends during the school years whose friendship is truly tested when one of the boys start to develop different feelings for the other. At first, it seems Philippe and Claude are just experimenting new sensations, everything is pure curiosity to them. But total reciprocity isn’t the name of the game and Philippe is clearly infatuated with his friend.
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La Cage aux Folles II
In a move to make his partner, Renato, jealous, the flamboyant Albin waits in a local cafe – dressed as a woman – hoping to be picked up. But Albin gets more than he bargains for when the fly he catches in his web is actually a spy, who uses him as an unwitting courier of secret microfilm. Now on the run from ruthless agents, Albin and Renato flee to Italy where they attempt to hide out on a farm, with Albin posing as Renato’s wife. Can Albin escape the deadly pursuit of these relentless spies or does he have to sustain this charade – as a woman – forever?
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Torrid Wave
A Hong Kong drama that explores the complexities of a same-sex relationship between two young escort women. Living openly and embracing their sexuality, they navigate their love without concern for societal judgment. However, their environment soon challenges their bond, introducing external influences that test their commitment to each other.
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Deceitful Appearances
The sexual misunderstandings caused by the real identity of a rich woman serve Hermosillo to satirize the moral and social hypocrisy of the provincial that every Mexican carries inside.
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The Hairdresser
Victor, is a poor worker with seven kids, and Michel, an upscale gay hairdresser, are identical twins who haven’t seen each other for 20 years. Now reunited, they pull off a scam of switched identities that has everyone fooled … or not.
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Sotto Sotto
Ester finds herself sexually attracted to her newly divorced friend Adele. When Ester admits another love to her hot-headed husband, he searches manically for the rival, who he never suspects is a woman.
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Misericordia
Jérémie returns to his hometown for the funeral of his former boss, the village baker. He decides to stay for a few days with Martine, the man’s widow. A mysterious disappearance, a threatening neighbor and a priest with strange intentions make Jérémie’s short stay in the village take an unexpected turn.