LA MILITANCE GAIE À MONTRÉAL (1976-1984)

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Interview with Gilbert Higgins, one of the 146 victims of the police raid on the Truxx, a gay bar on Stanley Street in Montreal, on the night of October 22, 1977. The reaction it triggered became one of the precursor events to the creation of what was first called Le Village de l’Est (in contrast to the gay bar sector west of downtown), then Le Village gai, and now simply Le Village.

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Interview with Gregory Rowe, who came from Western Canada to settle in Montreal in 1983. In addition to his comments on his experience in the English-speaking part of the gay movement, he gives a poignant account of his resilience in the face of the HIV crisis (which he has been carrying for 37 years), and his involvement in organizations that support HIV-positive people.

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Ice-skating and gender. A pornographic collage of figure-skating footage.

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A sometimes-eerie romp through the mysterious life of Ponygirl, superhero of the night. Ponygirl has special powers, extra-ordinary props and a unique way of moving through the world. Will poignancy and humor prevail?

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Félix, a young actor in the midst of a personal reckoning, finds himself torn between the expectations of the public and the industry, and a deep unease at having to play yet another role that no longer reflects who he is. One night, an unexpected encounter shakes up his world. Drawn to the possibilities of a vibrant world where he could finally be himself, Félix faces a choice: continue performing a role that no longer belongs to him, or take a leap into the unknown to fully embrace his transformation toward a new identity.

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Disadoption challenges the plurality of the mother and father in adoption and asks whether it is possible to cancel an adoption or 'disadopt'. The artist transforms the lyrics of 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' learned by children in nursery school. The wonder of looking at the little star is converted into the surprise of a rumor told by the adoption agency.

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Madonna Swimming is a video work created from footage of Madonna's music videos, Madonna is a cultural figure of excess, and her iconography appropriated from a saturated visual culture. This video collects the leaking Madonna, her images of sexuality and religion, and ultimately presents a more ambiguous product.

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I watch tv so you don't have to. Like the short description summaries that often accompany tv programs though an on-screen cable guide, Don't Ask Don't Tell Gay, Gay, Gay is a jump-cut/short-cut edit that summarizes the content of Season 4, episode 4 of Boston Legal. All excess footage has been removed to capture the mainstream reflection and tone of American discourse around DADT.

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The dangers of the past come in many forms. Two estranged Mi’kmaw siblings confront old animosities in an ancient forest, both in desperate need of healing. In their quest to rid themselves of the lingering evil that haunts them, they encounter the trail of their ancestors—and of their former selves. Mise’l (Blake Alec Miranda) is working a grueling shift when the jukebox warbles to life and an ominous presence from their childhood reveals itself, still capable of inflicting its wounds. Desperate, they seek out their younger brother, Antle (Forrest Goodluck). A task that requires them to part from their supportive partner and return home after many years away. Begrudgingly, their brother agrees to the journey, worried for his daughter’s safety if he does nothing, and they set out on a time-spanning mission. Elders are consulted. Strange creatures stalk them. Kinship is tested. The two heading deeper and deeper into nature at its most nurturing, and most menacing. From Bretten Hannam, the Two-Spirit L'nu filmmaker behind 2021’s acclaimed Wildhood (Opening Film I+N34, 2021), this is a ghost story of the highest order—equal parts eerie and edifying, and utterly unforgettable.

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Frustrated sci-fi writer Julian is facing a slump in his relationship. So will his fiancé Leo's trip into orbit with the world's first ever low-cost alternative spaceline provide them with just the space they need to get back on track?

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say my names is a video that answers a frequently asked question...'but what is your name... really?' or 'but how do you want me to call you... which name?' So, after a few years of thinking, here is my answer in 100 words/100 second video.

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The filmmaker, starting a documentary research, interviews clients from the Champs bar to understand the importance of lesbo-queer bars for the community.