CINEMAROSA – Queens Only Queer Film Series
Sunday, December 18, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 2011
CINEMAROSA is Queens’ first and only Queer independent film/video series organized by new media artist Hector Canonge and hosted at the Queens Museum of Art every third Sunday.
Boy Cheerleaders
BOY CHEERLEADERS
Dir: James Newton
2010, UK, 60 min.
On a tough South Leeds estate, the DAZL Diamonds, an all-boys cheerleading team, rehearses a new routine. Amid a flurry of pink pompoms, they practice ‘facials,’ perfect switch-ups and master the Worm in preparation for the national championships. Led by dedicated coach Ian Rodley, a group of nine sensitive kids breakdance, break down and break free-Billy Elliot-style.
Hollywood to Dollywood
HOLLYWOOD TO DOLLYWOOD
Dir: John Lavin
USA, 2010, 81 min.
Gay twins Gary and Larry have always loved Dolly Parton. They left their small town home ten years ago to make it in Hollywood and are finally ready to get their script to Dolly. In a RV named Jolene, the boys embark on the adventure of a lifetime. This road trip is also a journey of self-discovery and an attempt to resolve mommy issues that have divided them since childhood. Featuring 15 of Dolly’s classic songs and Chad Allen, Dustin Lance Black, Beth Grant, and Leslie Jordan.
ABOUT CINEMAROSA
CINEMAROSA’s objective is to promote and present -Free of Charge- queer independent film/video works. The monthly program encourages discussion forums among guests and participant filmmakers in order to create a cultural cinematic hub around LGBT issues and concerns. Since its creation in 2004, CINEMAROSA has been recognized as the leading independent program in NYC featuring works by local, national, and international filmmakers and artists. Photos and detailed program information available at www.cinemarosa.org