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DisOrient 2008 LGBTQ Shorts: Arranged Family Secrets

Bijou Arts Cinemas
Eugene, OR

Co-Presented by Basic Rights Oregon (BRO)
http://www.basicrights.org

SUMMER
Hong Khaou | UK | Drama | 2006 | 9 min | 35mm
Leung has a chance to win a wish and it's a wish he has to fight for.

CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?
Jay Esguerra | USA | Documentary | 2007 | 7 min | DVCAM
A queer Asian American youth reconciles religion, family and spirituality through conversations with God and a delectable dessert.

LEAD ROLE: FATHER
PJ Raval | USA | Drama | 2006 | 12 min | Beta SP
When a film director and writer put out an open casting call for a film based on his family, he never expected his own father would audition.

MILIND SOMAN MADE ME GAY
Harjant Gill | USA | Documentary | 2007 | 27 min | Beta SP
Milind Soman Made Me Gay dives into the memory-scape of four South Asian gay men living in Washington DC; one Hindu, one Muslim, one Christian and one Sikh to reveal how each negotiates his sexual desire with his cultural and religious background.

MODERN DAY ARRANGED MARRIAGE
Rehana Mirza | USA | Drama | 2006 | 5 min | DVCAM
When Rajesh and Suna arrange to meet up at a caf for the first time, will it be marriage on the menu or just coffee?

IN GOD'S HOUSE: ASIAN AMERICAN LESBIAN AND GAY FAMILIES IN THE CHURCH
Lina Hoshino | USA | Documentary | 2006 | 25 min | Beta SP
This honest, thought-provoking film tells the story of Asian American Christian lesbian and gay people, their pastors and their parents.

Panel to follow with Jessica Lee, a BRO staffer from Portland educated in filmmaking, and Pastor Israel Alvaron of In Gods House at 3:15 pm in the Guild Room at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, which is on the corner of 13th and Pearl St.

Note: A DisOrient Staff pick!

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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