Dir. Lane Shefter
(USA, 2003, 88 min)
Newly arrived in Los Angeles from Mexico, three cousins learn the tricks of the trade as day laborers, but their lives soon splinter into different directions. Pillo becomes involved in the drug underworld, Tura finds himself caught between the desires of two women, and Quique embarks on a relationship with a gay white West Hollywood gallery owner. When tragedy strikes, the cousins' loyalty to each other is put to the test.
After the screening there will be a panel discussion and Q&A session with local LGBT organizations, immigration leaders, and union representatives. Light Refreshments will be served.
Dir. Johnny Symons
(USA, 2006, 75 min)
Bruce and Paul, already fathers of a little girl, are looking to have their second child through a surrogate. Jennifer has two children from a previous marriage but wants to experience pregnancy alongside her new partner, Jenna. Beyond Conception follows these couples as they embark on a carefully designed journey that ends up being full of suspense and surprises. Director Johnny Symons (Daddy and Papa) gains remarkable access into the lives of his subjects, from the initial “audition” through the selection of an egg donor, the precise science of egg fertilization, and the subsequent negotiations on who will be present at the birth and who gets to hold the baby first.
Motion Art Workshop
For The Entire Family
After the screening join us for a workshop where parents will work with their kids in the creation of Flipbooks, Motion Cards, and
Picture Taking at the Studio A of the Museum. Workshops will be conducted by filmmaker Hector Canonge, and assisted by visual artist Benjamin Toussaint.
This program is presented in partnership with:
Gay Parent Magazine, a newsprint magazine featuring personal stories of LGBT parents from across the country and around the world, and Circle of Support, an innovative program designed to enhance access and support for foster, kinship and adoptive parents in local communities.
* * Light Refreshment and Ice Cream will be served * *
THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS.