The 2004 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

The 2004 Seattle Lesbian Gay Film Festival opening feature EATING OUT is a hybrid sex comedy exploring themes of sexual orientation confusion and directed by Seattle native and festival guest Q. Allen Broka. Director Ekachai Uekrongtham will personally present festival Centerpiece BEAUTIFUL BOXER, which tells the story of Thai transgender boxer Nong Toom. Closing the festival this year is the heart-warming coming out story DORIAN BLUES, starring Michael McMillian of the WB Network’s “What I Like About You”.

Spotlight APRIL’S SHOWER is a light, romantic look at the meaning of family in our modern times. Producer Christopher Racster will be in attendance along with VIPs from the film.

Documentaries include local film NOT STRAIGHT FORWARD, which portrays lesbian dating in a reality show-style. SUPERSTAR IN A HOUSE DRESS chronicles the story of gender-bending Warhol factory personality Jackie Curtis. Joint presentation of GAY PIONEERS/RAINBOW PRIDE takes a look at the history of gay activism in the 1960s and the rainbow as a symbol of LGBT pride.

Special screenings include a rare archival presentation of REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE followed by a moderated Q&A session with screen writer Stewart Stern. We are also proud to present an anniversary screening the1984 Oscar-winning THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK, which chronicles the life and death of the nation’s first ever openly-gay politician, San Francisco City Council Member Harvey Milk.

With Halloween right around the corner, why not get into the spirit early? A number of films this year add a queer twist to the horror genre. MAKE A WISH is a tongue and cheek slasher style horror flick that follows the story of a group of lesbians on a camping trip. Director Sharron Ferranti will be in attendance. HELL BENT, set in a West Hollywood park, and a special screening of the 1970 classic THE VAMPIRE LOVERS will also be highlighted.

The SLGFF “FREE FOR FAMILIES” programs continue in 2004 with a free, 79 minute presentation of three films at the Capitol Hill branch of the Seattle Public Library. Films include LET’S GET REAL, a documentary about pre-pubescent bullying. DID YOU KNOW THAT MR. MICHAEL IS GAY? chronicles the story of one teachers experience coming out to his class that will include the appearance of Mr. Michael and director Ian David Aronson. And finally WEIGHT OF THE WORLD: A STORY OF VOLUNTEERING provides a peek behind the scenes of Seattle’s Lambert House – a drop-in center and safe haven for local GLBTQ youth.