Wed. June 25, 2003
Chicago, IL -
To Coincide with Gay Pride Week, CP's entertainment editors have selected 5 groundbreaking gay films on DVD.
It's My Party (buy now)
M G M, Inc (3 Jun 2003)
Starring: Gregory Harrison, Eric Roberts
Directors: Randal Kleiser
Features: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby
Theatrical Release: 22 March, 1996
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
DVD
A thought provoking and touching story about one man's farewell party. Friends gather for a bittersweet party until something incredible happens. It's a story that raises questions about AIDS and death.
Bent (buy now)
M G M, Inc (3 Jun 2003)
Starring: Clive Owen, Lothaire Bluteau
Directors: Sean Mathias
Features: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen
Theatrical Release: 26 November, 1997
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
DVD
Clive Owen and Lothaire Bluteau bring to life the tale of two victims of the holocaust. It's a story that reminds us that many victims of the holocaust were homosexuals.
Jeffrey (buy now)
M G M, Inc (3 Jun 2003)
Starring: Steven Weber, Michael T. Weiss
Directors: Christopher Ashley
Features: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen
Theatrical Release: 18 August, 1995
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
DVD
A gay man whose fear of AIDS has caused him to remain celebate - until he meets someone special. A journey of friends with many wonderful moments.
The Sum of Us (buy now)
M G M, Inc (3 Jun 2003)
Starring: Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe
Directors: Kevin Dowling, Geoff Burton
Features: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen
Theatrical Release: 08 March, 1995
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
DVD
A heart-warming and humerous story about the relationship between a (gay) son and his(straight) father. They both discover the value of acceptance.
Wigstock: The Movie (buy now)
M G M, Inc (3 Jun 2003)
Starring: Deborah Harry, Alexis Arquette, John Epperson
Directors: Barry Shils
Features: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen
Theatrical Release: 09 June, 1995
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
DVD
This uninhibited look at the annual Wigstock Festival in NY is a colorful and entertaining camp classic. Glamorous!
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