Jennifer Corday A scene from Tru Loved
along with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, the talented Jennifer Corday performs at
Final Fanfare
the Q Festival opening party on Friday, May 8th at 7:45p.m. and kristi Jo at the
Q Festival concludes on Sunday, May 10th by recognizing “People That are
closing party on Sunday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m. Local favorite comedians such
Making a difference—Today’s activists” with a triumphant and affecting trio
as Sandy Seacrest, Carlease Burke, Lynda Montgomery and nikki Coldwater will
of films. at 1:30 p.m. the issue of elder gay housing comes to the forefront with
host each night of the festival, bringing plenty of laughs and fun for all.
the important documentary, A Place To Live: The Story of Triangle Square. at 3:30
Q Festival starts off just in time for Mother’s day on Friday at 2:30 p.m. with a free
p.m. marriage equality will find focus from two different, yet deeply personal
showing of Mommie Dearest. Come back later that evening for the world premier
perspectives in the documentaries For My Wife and The Constant Process. The
of Let It Reign, a documentary short featuring The imperial Court, directed by Long
touching For My Wife chronicles the making of an activist. after the tragic death
Beach filmmaker, Camrin Pitts. next is a homecoming presentation of Don’t Go,
of her wife, Charlene Strong has become a powerful voice for the equal rights of
a new television series shot locally in Long Beach by acclaimed director amber
same-gender couples and their families. The Constant Process tells the story of
Sharp. Critics have called Don’t Go a kind of Melrose Place meets The L Word. Sharp
all Saints Episcopal Church Priest Susan russell from the perspective of Mormon
and members of the cast will attend the screening at 6:30 p.m. and conduct a Q
director douglas hunter who uses the film as a way for crossing religious and
& a after the showing. at 7:45 p.m., head over next door to the opening night
cultural divides. Filmmakers and cast members will attend the screening and Q
Party at The Center with entertainment, refreshing drinks and fine hors d’oeuvres.
& a afterward. Concluding the afternoon segment is Remembering Harvey—a
Tickets are $15.
bonus featurette from the dvd release of Milk. Special guest Cleve Jones will join
Showing at 9:00 p.m. is the feature film Tru Loved, which explores the struggle
for Q &a to discuss his historic work with harvey Milk, The naMES Project aidS
between ignorance and understanding when 16-year-old Tru starts her school’s
Memorial Quilt and his current work with the Long Beach Coalition for good Jobs
first gay-Straight alliance. Featuring a supporting cast of hollywood luminar-
& a healthy Community.
ies, Tru Loved both entertains and inspires. The screening will be preceded by a
The night segment starts at 6:00 p.m. with the Middle Eastern romantic drama
viP party and followed by a Q & a with members of the cast and production—
I Can’t Think Straight preceded by the short film: What I Found In Great Aunt Nell’s
including director Stewart Wade and actress najarra Townsend of the title role.
Closet, emceed by Lynda Montgomery. Then at 7:30 p.m. the Center hosts the
End the night with the king of camp, John Waters’ infamous film Pink Flamingos
Closing night Party with entertainment by kristi Jo, drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
on Friday, May 8th at 11:30 p.m. Enjoy the brand new, fully restored 35 mm print
Tickets are $15. at 8:30 p.m. head “back east” for drag—Provincetown style—for
for FrEE when you buy an all Films Pass or a Weekend Pass.
the screening of the feature documentary ShowGirls Provincetown, MA. nikki
Coldwater from The imperial Court will emcee the closing night and kick it off
with a little of her own very special spice preceded by a short film from Camrin
Pitts’ workshop created only 24 hours earlier!
Do it Yourself!
on Saturday, May 9th at 1:00 p.m., Q Festival will host a workshop entitled
excess is Best
“how to Make your First Short Film” led by Camrin Pitts of Little red Pictures.
With the art Theatre’s million-dollar renovation, incredible film line-up, enter-
Participants will conceive, shoot, edit and premiere the group’s work
taining comics, talented musicians and Q & a sessions with the directors, casts
at the conclusion of the festival. at 4:00 p.m., Q Festival will present Fun in
and special guests, the 2009 Q Film Festival will surely be the best yet.
Women’s Shorts, highlighting the academy-award nominated short La
The art Theatre is located at 2025 East 4th St. in retro row of Long Beach. Tick-
Corona. Translated as “The Crown,” this documentary profiles female inmates
ets are $8 to $12 each. discounted student and festival passes are also available.
of a Columbian prison who ferociously compete for a beauty pageant crown
For more information call 562.434.4455 ext. 233 or go to
www.centerlb.org to
while incarcerated. at 6:30 p.m., Fun In Men’s Briefs will showcase John keitel’s
purchase tickets and to view a complete listing of the festival’s films and events.
Saving the Boom—the story of one man’s crusade to save the oldest gay bar
in Laguna Beach from the wrecking ball. The director and cast will be there for
Q Film Festival 2009 May 8-10
the screening and Q & a.
The Center Long Beach
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