Reminder: Free for youth to age 24: film: FIT at the Castro @Framel... @ Sat Jun 26 1pm - 2pm (Queer Things)

more details » Free for youth to age 24: film: FIT at the Castro @Framelinefest http://www.frameline.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=1975&FID=47 FIT UK, 2009, 108 Minute Running Time US Premiere Genre/Subjects: Asian, Bisexual, Black / African American, Coming Out, Drama, Gay, Homophobia, Lesbian, Youth Program: World Cinema Language: English At the Castro Theatre. DIRECTOR: Rikki Beadle-Blair Free for ages 24 and under "You're so gay." "That's so gay." What do these words mean? When a teenager spews them, it's usually an insult. Writer/director Rikki Beadle-Blair attacks these words head-on in this powerful, moving and hugely entertaining narrative feature. Exploding with infectious energy, colorful characters and positive messages about the importance of self-image, FIT focuses on the everyday lives of six diverse British teenagers who are brought together by an enthusiastic dance teacher, played by Beadle-Blair. The film's engaging, easygoing structure allows us to spend time with each character as they struggle with questions about sexual identity, repressed feelings and how to fit into "normal" society. The story's real-world drama and poignant core centers on this group of young people who ask each other questions like: "When did you first know you were gay?" Scenes of serious teen soul searching are juxtaposed against lively dance class moments that are both funny and exhilarating. Beadle-Blair brilliantly fuses elements of contemporary music, fashion and dance to create an emotionally honest film that turns stereotypes upside down and humanizes a group of people who are too often labeled as outsiders by peers. Culled from anti-bullying workshops around the UK, FIT is a perfect mix of humor and drama that resonates and charms. — BRENDAN PETERSON When Sat Jun 26 1pm – 2pm Pacific Time Calendar Queer Things Who • larrybob@gmail.com - creator

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