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ON MY WAY OUT: The Secret Life of Nani and Popi WINNER OF THE AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY!
Directed by Brandon Gross, Skyler Gross Documentary/USA/2017/40 minutes
All families have secrets. Having survived the Holocaust and tragically lost family members, Roman and Ruth Blank, affectionately known as Nani and Popi have been married for 60 years. They raised a family in America and built a successful business. Now at age 95, a deeply-held secret is revealed: Popi is gay, and finally free to explore his identity and seek the companionship he craves. But the revelation is not without repercussions as the news deeply impacts Nani, and their daughters scramble to understand their parents in a new light. The film, created by the grandsons is awkwardly humorous at moments, and filled with tenderness, but one thing is clear; love is complicated.
Q&A with filmmaker Brandon Gross
Preceded by:
ALMOST LIAM US Premiere! Directed by Sapir Rokach Documentary short/Israel/2018/28 minutes
Raised in an Orthodox Jewish family, Liam came out as transgender while he was serving as a woman soldier in the IDF. In this film, which includes his private videos documenting some of the most profound changes that he undergoes in body and mind, Liam reflects on his journey and takes leave of his family before emigrating to Germany, where he will undergo irreversible surgery.
This program is presented with the support of the City of West Hollywood's Arts Division as part of the City's One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival (May 22 - June 30).
West Hollywood City Council Chambers 625 San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 Free parking onsite with validation
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LocationWest Hollywood City Council Chambers (View)
625 San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
United States
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