Long before Calvin Klein’s poster boys marched into public view, Alan B. Stone was taking erotic photo-graphs of men for physique magazines during the '50s and early '60s. These semi-clandestine magazines were all about gay desire but had to be disguised as educational. This film takes us back to a time before the gay liberation when sexuality was an extremely private affair for many men. It also provides a unique snapshot into the time and into Stone's enigmatic life and impressive body of work where homoerotic photo-graphy was the expression of gay desire.

Envisioning more than it documents, this film celebrates dyke femme identities, combining farce and seduction with analysis and personal history. For years, femmes have forged a community and created a space for themselves out of edgy performance and authentic parody where bursts of queer burlesque amplify the idea of a femme drag. Interviews feature a host of fabulous femmes, including actress/ writer Guinivere Turner, novelist/activist Jewelle Gomez, poet Meliza Bañales, rock stars Leslie Mah (Tribe8) and Bitch (Bitch & Animal), professors, activists, artists and dancers.

After the screening there will be a cocktail reception to celebrate CINEMAROSA's new FALL 2007 Season Premiere.  All invited.