These three films take us on life journeys as gay men and lesbians that are surprisingly similar and at times painfully different from the heterosexual ones with which we are all so familiar.

left to right: Christa Kirby, Crystal Gandrud, Christopher Berger and James Skinner

Olive Tree, Directed by George Camarda, United States, FLORIDA PREMIERE
Eddie is having trouble getting over the loss of his lover to AIDS, and refuses to be tested or to start dating again.  His relationship with his best friend Jenny, the lesbian who lives downstairs from him,  becomes strained after she asks another gay man to father a child with her in this bittersweet tale about the very modern gay families we do and don't create.

Cory W. Grant

Birthday Time, Directed by Lawrence Ferber, United States, U.S. PREMIERE
Though he fools around with guys his own age,  Christopherís never been kissed.  About to turn 18 and feeling just a little bit deprived, life takes an interesting turn when he meets an older man in a Brooklyn gay bar.

David Patierno

The Most Unknowable Thing, Directed by Mary Patierno, United States, FLORIDA PREMIERE
Lesbian filmmaker Mary Patierno began following her gay brother David around with a camera crew when she found out he was HIV positive.  In an attempt to come to terms with his illness, she delves into his relationship with his boyfriend Carlos, the complete collapse of the affair - and David's surprising marriage to Connie, a single mother with two children, who happens to be his chiropractor.  This complex and extraordinarily crafted documentary takes a number of other remarkable turns over the five years of its filming, leaving the viewer to ponder over and overthe meaning of commitment, of family, of life,  and of death.  Winner of  Outstanding Documentary  awards at  Outfest/Los Angeles and Reel Affirmations/Washington, DC  gay and lesbian film festivals.
Director Mary Patierno will attend the screening and discuss her work with the audience.

1:00 PM Screening at the Regal South Beach Cinema $10

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