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Milk

Directed by Gus Van Sant
with Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Emile Hirsch

Friday, May 25
7:30 p.m. in the Friarplace

Using flashbacks from a statement recorded late in life and archival footage for atmosphere, this film traces Harvey Milk's career from his 40th birthday to his death.

He leaves the closet and New York, opens a camera shop that becomes the salon for San Francisco's growing gay community, and organizes gays' purchasing power to build political alliances. He runs for office with lover Scott Smith as his campaign manager. Victory finally comes on the same day Dan White wins in the city's conservative district.

The rest of the film sketches Milk's relationship with White and the 1978 fight against a statewide initiative to bar gays and their supporters from public school jobs. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com> (IMDB)

Download a poster (PDF).

Paris is Burning

Directed by Jennie Livingston with Carmen and Brooke, André Christian and Dorian Corey

Friday, June 29
7:30 p.m. in the Friarplace

An unblinking behind the scenes story of fashion obsessed New Yorkers who created "voguing" and drag balls , and turned these raucous celebrations into a powerful expression of personal pride.

The world within a world is instantly familiar, filled with ambitions, desires and yearnings that reflect America itself.

PARIS IS BURNING is an intimate portrait of one urban community, a world in which the allure of high fashion, status and wealth becomes an affirmation of love, acceptance and joy.

Written by Dream LLC (IMDB)

Download a poster (PDF).

 

movie popcorn

Details

End your week with friends, food, and discussion.

  • Last Friday of the month
  • No movies in July or August
  • Movie, popcorn, and discussion
  • Free!
  • Check the calendar before you come...there might be schedule changes.

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Contact: Last Friday Night Movies