This documentary tells of the life and work of playwright Terrence McNally, who during his 60 years of career wrote many plays including Ragtime and Master Class. The film also tell of the LGBT rights movement, his life through addiction, recovery, love, and a desire to be more, to work more, to be his best possible at all those things.
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A Selection of Shorts from FilmOut San Diego [FilmOut San Diego 2018]
Hookup (USA) (2018)
Adam found a hookup on an app and is going to meet up with him at his place. When he gets there, he is smitten by the man and his great taste. Once things start moving forward to their intended destination, Adam finds himself in a regrettable situation.
The Stranger (En fremmed flytter ind) (2017) [Toronto True Crime Film Festival 2018]
Amanda is not looking for love, she is not even looking to date really. That is until someone reaches out to her online to introduce her to this charming man. She reluctantly accepts and meets this man who might just be a dream. He’s charming, he’s well-mannered, he seems to love her right away, and he’s the descendant of one of the richest families in the country. Or is he?
My Name Is Myeisha (2018) [Toronto True Crime Film Festival 2018]
A young woman falls asleep in a parked car with a gun in lap. The police are called to help as the car is broken down. When they get there, all they see is a passed out woman with a gun.
Abducted in Plain Sight (2017) [Toronto True Crime Film Festival 2018]
The Broberg family lived a normal life, perhaps a bit naïve about the world. That is until a new neighbor moved into town and started turning their world upside down.
A Selection of the Short Film of Toronto True Crime Film Festival [Toronto True Crime Film Festival 2018]
Don’t Be a Hero (USA) (2018)
In this short film by writer/director Pete Lee, Missy Pile plays Lizzi Jo a middle-aged woman living with her mother, working a dead-end job, who robs bank to break her monotonous life every once in a while. In this inspired by a true story film, the storytelling is strong and the acting is on point. The costumes are fun and the way this is all shot is fantastic. The film starts off with synthwave which feels annoying at first, but then becomes a big part of the film and of what helps it feel complete. It’s a short that is potent on emotions and filled with talented people in all positions.
211 (2018)
As they take on a ride-along of a kid caught in a bad situation and being punished for it, two cops stumble upon a bank robbery gone wrong.