Reminder: Free: SF Black Film Festival shorts screening at Lush Life @ Sat Jun 14, 2014 2pm - 4pm (Queer Things)

more details » Free: SF Black Film Festival shorts screening at Lush Life http://sfbff.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfblackfilmfestival LUSH LIFE GALLERY Jazz Heritage Center (@ YOSHI’s), 1320 Fillmore Street, SF, CA. 94115 FREE EVENT SATURDAY AAACC 2:00PM Rosita Lopez for President (9m, U S A) Rosita Lopez for President is about a 14-year-old girl who is running for President of the United States of America. As she tries to garner votes, she renews more than just a faith in democracy in the people she meets. Swadhisthana (20m, U S A) The carnal and creative expertise of a mother and father are boldly put to the test when they attempt to enlighten their teenage children on matters of adult education after unwittingly discovering that their son is gay. The Lives of Lamott Atkins (34m, U S A) trailer: http://vimeo.com/82072631 LaMott Atkins, a former star running back at Stanford, is now one of SF's most popular yoga teachers. He was closeted for the first 40 years of his life; yoga helped him get in touch with himself and find the courage to come out. City of the Damned (15m, U S A) City of the Damned focuses on LGBT rights in the face of the brutal anti-homosexuality bill before the Ugandan Parliament. Although the death penalty has been withdrawn from the bill due heavily to international pressure, punishments are harsh and public opinion remains the biggest threat to the Ugandan LGBT community. The daring non-governmental organization Youth on Rock Foundation is fighting against this stigma by promoting economic empowerment among its members. Najib, YRF's treasurer, sells clothes in Uganda's largest market. He wants to prove that his sexuality does not define him; it's his respect for life, his determination for equality, and his aspirations to become a lawyer and self-respecting Ugandan citizen. Thru Her Eyes (10m, Netherlands) Carmen is secretly in love with Cheyenne, her best friend. But when Cheyenne reacts willingly to the advances of a boy, something snaps inside Carmen. Ken (30m, U S A) Webisode Ken, an African American Born Again Christian whose engagement is broken off after he decides to be honest with his fiancee Stephanie and tells her of his attraction to men. VIOLET HOUR (6m, U S A) dir. by Mark Allen A young man from South Los Angeles makes a fateful decision while struggling to cure his sexuality More on this film: http://sfbff.org/wordpress/?p=1593 When Sat Jun 14, 2014 2pm – 4pm Pacific Time Calendar Queer Things Who • Larry-bob Roberts - creator

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