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OVER TWO HOURS OF LESBIAN DRAMA (AND FUN)!

High Heels on Wheels Leslie Sloan and Donna Cassyd 
“Let’s put it this way. My whole team, except one lady, was gay.”
This wonderful crash-bang overview of women’s roller derby shines the spotlight on how queer this fun-filled sport truly was, as a half-dozen popular roller derby stars reminisce about being out and proud back in the late 60s and early 70s. 11 min.

Peace Talk Jenifer Malmqvist
Official Selection: 2007 Sundance Film Festival
Little Jonna and her friend Emilie like to play war together. But they also like to play love. This exquisite film deftly portrays the tender joy of a childhood crush, the pain of Mom’s disapproval, and the wordless determination to follow your heart. 15 min. In Swedish with English subtitles.

Private Life Abbe Robinson
Grand Prize Winner: 2007 PlanetOut Short Movie Awards
Rising British actress Lucy Liemann (The Bourne Ultimatum, MindFlesh) gives a stand-out performance as Ruth, a closeted factory paymaster who steals away to meet her lover Maggie at a Manchester bar in this gorgeously atmospheric 1950s period piece. 16 min.

Last Exit Nicola Marsh
The real reason girls go to the bathroom in pairs!
Out and proud Cody (the stunning Maryfrances Careccia) still has some feelings for her ex-girlfriend Heather (Lindsey Girardot) in this fresh, intimate drama. Unfortunately, Heather doesn’t want to leave her husband and Cody’s current squeeze Jessica (Chloe Conger) has had enough. 12 min.

Brooklyn’s Bridge To Jordan Tina Mabry
When Brooklyn Green’s (Jossie Thacker) partner Leilani (Fylicia Renee King) ends up in the hospital after a devastating car accident Brooklyn copes with homophobia on all fronts: she’s not allowed into the ICU, Leilani’s brother takes over her healthcare decisions and claims custody of her son Jordan. This intense family drama is the directorial debut of talented screenwriter Tina Mabry (Itty Bitty Titty Committee). 20 min.

Triple Minority Amber Sharp
Clair (Ruth Ricks) has survived growing up as a gay black woman in a religious family. Now that she’s all grown up and living with her white partner, Rebecca (Kathleen Davison) can she reconcile with her parents? This outstanding coming out drama from newcomer writer-director Amber Sharp offers up a devastating portrait of how religious intolerance can split a family apart. 15 min.

Such Great Joy Michelle Kramer
Audience Award for Best Short Film: Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Megan (Laura Esposito) brings her girlfriend Christina (Gina Galicia) home for a family Shabbat dinner with the intention of announcing their engagement. But coming out is hard to do in this wacky, and ultimately poignant, comedy of errors. 15 min.

Family Reunion Isold Uggadottir
Official Selection: 2007 Sundance Film Festival
When cool young Icelandic dyke Katrin (the irresistible Adalbjorg Arnadottir) has to leave her home in New York City to visit her family in Iceland, she’s worried sick about how they’ll respond to the news that she’s a lesbian. She has no idea that her family is about to reveal a secret of their own. 25 min. In Icelandic with English subtitles.

Plus, special bonus extra feature!
NCLR At 30 (11 mins., 2007, USA) Director: Melissa Regan
A powerful portrait of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, NCLR At 30 is guaranteed to inspire you, and move you to tears, with its uplifting sprint through thirty years of lesbian history! What were you doing in 1977?

Awards & Quotes

PEACE TALK – OFFICIAL SUNDANCE SELECTIONrnPRIVATE LIFE – GRAND PRIZE WINNER: 2007 Planet Out Short Film AwardsrnBROOKLYN’S BRIDGE TO JORDAN - WINNER: Best Short – Independent Black Film Fest, WINNER: Best Short Film – Logo Click List 2; Showtime Black Filmmakers ShowcasernSUCH GREAT JOY – WINNER: Best Short Film – Melbourne Queer Film FestivalrnFAMILY REUNION – OFFICIAL SUNDANCE SELECTION; WINNER: Grand Jury Prize, Best Short – Atlanta Film Festivalrn rn

DVD

• Bonus Featurette: NCLR at 30. - An uplifting portrait of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.rn