Reeling 2010: Fighting for “I Do” (shorts)

As more and more nations all over the globe embrace marriage equality, many efforts for progress in the U.S. are still met with staunch resistance. The pain, frustration and unfairness of this struggle, as well as the love and joy that drive the fight, are the unifying themes of this program. Fighting for “I Do” 78 min. The License (Keith Hartman, USA, 2009): Satirical and biting, this film brings to light the traditional values found in the Bible and illustrates the absurdity of old practices. Johnny & Lyman: A Life Together (Paul Detwiler, USA, 2010): After years together, Johnny and Lyman finally head to the courthouse to make their relationship a marriage. Believe It (Chris Scherer, Australia, 2009): Thought provoking and artistic, this film is a visually entertaining and intellectually stimulating open dialogue on religious faith and gay sexuality, expressed through choreography. Our Wedding (Marka Maberry-Gaulke, USA, 2010): This doc follows the marriage of two adult women who have formed a life together with their twin daughters. Never Too Late (Wendy Weinberg, USA, 2009): After 25 years together, two middle-aged hotel maids in San Francisco decide it's finally time to marry. Then along comes Prop 8. What to do? Heartland Transport (Cody Stokes, USA, 2009): Seventeen gay and lesbian couples define marriage equality as they take a chartered bus from St. Louis to Iowa City to be legally married. The Love Permit (Christopher Ludgate, USA, 2010): A man applies for a “love permit” and discovers he does not qualify in this dark and frustrating illustration of the absurd guidelines on who can love whom. Yes Man (Grant Reed, USA, 2010): A gay man’s employer is dedicated to passing Prop 8 and he finds himself cast in their commercial demonizing the very people he identifies with. The Defenders (Keith Hartman, USA, 2009): A satirical look at how Bible-beaters could use the gay marriage ban as an excuse to go after every other marriage that doesn’t fit into their ideas of “tradition.” Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival, the second oldest film festival of its kind in the US, is presenting 54 programs over 10 days from November 4-13, 2010. Advance sales are available until the day before the show. After that, tickets must be purchased at the theater box office on the day of the screening. Regular Screenings: $10 ($8 members), Matinee Screenings (before 5:00 pm): $8 ($6 members).

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