CINEMAROSA – Queens Only Queer Film Series

Sunday, January 15, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 2012

CINEMAROSA volunteers and fans

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.

CINEMAROSA welcomes the New Year with a special screening presentation on Sunday, January 15, 2012, 3 PM. Join us at Queens Museum of Art to celebrate a new cycle of independent Queer independent cinema.

This month’s program is a collection of shorts from India, Brazil, Norway and the United States. The short films treat and relate stories about friendship, love, bullying, and romance of young man who are coming to terms with their own sexuality, and who are trying to understand the world they live in. The program includes; “Secrets,” directed by J. Warden, about a group of young man who explore their desires through a deck of cards; “Kali Ma,” directed by S. Chainani, about a mother’s revenge when her gay son is the victim of a vicious attack; “You, Me and Him,” directed by D. Ribeiro, is the story of a young couple who must confront the challenges of raising a child; “Benny’s Gym,” directed by Lisa Marie Gamlem, a story about bullying and friendship; “Flatmates,” directed by Magnus Mork, a film about falling in love for the wrong guy; and “Yeah No Definitely,” directed by Dave Snyder, about a platonic relationship, and what happens when grief and passion collide.

After the screenings, join us for light refreshments at the Unisphere Gallery of the Queens Museum.