Q: We want to start a video collection to offer a lending library service in our new office. Are there titles you recommend we acquire? Where do we find those hard-to-locate videos that aren't available through our local mainstream video vendors?

A: There are a vast array of films that you might consider as part of a lending library. Some of our favorite documentaries (and a feature or two) are described below. It is important to keep in mind the licensing for these videos. Many are for home/private use only and cannot legally be used for programming by your office. You can certainly have members of your campus community check them out from your collection, but if they plan to have a public performance of the video, encourage them to get a public performance license (if your copy does not come with one). Video piracy can result in substantial civil damages, ranging from $500 to $20,000 for each illegal showing. Vendors are listed at the end of the annotated film listings.

A sequel to 'Before Stonewall' this film documents gay and lesbian life following landmark New York riots of 1969.

Aimée and Jaguar

Directed by Max Färberböck, this 1999 film is about two women during WWII. Felice organizes for the Jewish underground and works by day as the assistant of a Nazi newspaper editor. Lilly is married to a Nazi officer, has four children, and is awarded the Nazi "mother cross". Felice seduces Lilly as a joke; and they fall in love. Even when presented with the chance to leave Germany, Felice stays to be with her lover until August 1944 when the police begin to catch on. Based on fact, this narrative feature won critical praise and was a festival/art-house hit.

All God's Children

Dee Mosbacher's short film aims to tell the truth about lesbian and gay people to African-American churches. It includes a mostly gay and lesbian gospel choir and interview with African-American leaders who support gay and lesbian rights.

Anti-Gay Hate Crimes

This video takes a guided tour through the Christian Right's anti-gay factions. Watch hatemonger Reverend Fred Phelps and his followers angrily picket Matthew Shepard's funeral and see shocking footage of the re-enactment of Shepard's murder. Finally, go inside the headquarters of the Family Research Council, the largest and most powerful anti-gay organization in the nation. As gays come out of the closet, those intolerant of homosexuality may also be stepping out to force an entire segment of society back into hiding--or face deadly consequences. Part of A&E's Investigative Reports series and can be ordered from the A&E on-line store.

Ballot Measure 9

This film covers the story of a measure for Oregon's 1992 ballot which would have denied civil rights to lesbian and gay people. It interviews representatives from both sides and offers a chilling reminder of the anger and violence some anti-gay activists engage in their challenges to a more inclusive world.

Beautiful Thing

A crowd-pleasing heartfelt drama of young love with an irrepressible soundtrack by Mama Cass. The accents of the main characters are hard to understand for some at first but the film is well worth the time to learn to understand the remarkable characters it portrays. (90 min.)

Before Night Falls

From artist and film-maker Julian Schnabel (Basquiat) comes this striking visual portrait of Reinaldo Arenas. As mad and lively as Arenas' books, this film is both a biography of the author and an account of the Cuban revolution. As a young man, Arenas (Javier Bardem) joins the revolutionaries, but the new government he helps to usher in persecutes him for his two great passions: writing and sex with men. Bardem received an Oscar nomination for his performance, and Johnny Depp does a stunning turn in drag.

Before Stonewall: The Making of Gay and Lesbian Community

This film examines the background to this sudden burst of political energy-from the social experimentation of the roaring twenties, and the discovery of the size of the gay population during WW II, to the scapegoating of homosexuals during the McCarthy era, and the development of the early homophile rights movement (winner of two Emmy Awards)

Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin

A master strategist and tireless activist, Bayard Rustin achieved national prominence as organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest, peaceful protests ever held in the U.S. He is credited with bringing Gandhi's protest techniques to the American civil rights movement, and with helping mold Martin Luther King Jr. into an international symbol of peace and nonviolence. Despite these achievements, Rustin was silenced, threatened, beaten, imprisoned and frozen out of important leadership positions -- sometimes due to his uncompromising political beliefs, but most often because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era. Available through California Newsreel and GLSEN.

The Castro

"Uplifting edification about the "gay mecca" -- The Castro recounts the evolution of San Francisco's gay community as it tells the story of this former German/Irish immigrant neighborhood. This exceptionally touching documentary is full of rare archival footage and features interviews with such luminaries as Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon (founders of the first lesbian organization, the Daughters of Bilitis), gay historian Allan Bérubé, and former Pomo Afro Homo, Brian Freeman.

The Celluloid Closet

Lily Tomlin narrates this assembly of footage from 120 films which illustrate the changing face of cinema sexuality -- from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist triumph of the 1990s.

Changing Our Minds: The Story of Dr. Evelyn Hooker

During the repressive 1950's, Dr. Evelyn Hooker undertook ground breaking research that led to a radical discovery: homosexuals were not, by definition, "sick." Her finding sent shock waves through the psychiatric community and culminated in a major victory for gay rights. In 1974 the weight of her studies, along with gay activism, forced the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality from its official manual of mental disorders. Startling archival footage of medical procedures used to "cure" homosexuality, images from the underground gay world of the McCarthy era and "home movies" of literary icon Christopher Isherwood bring to life history we must never forget. Dr. Hooker's insights into "gay marriage" and the "gay community" (a term she coined) make this documentary education at its most exciting and enjoyable. This film was nominated for an Academy Award.

Coming Out, Coming Home: Asian and Pacific Islander Family Stories

This video is an effort to break the isolation of A/PI families with lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender children and help communicate within the family and broader community on this controversial topic. It features interviews of one Filipino and three Chinese families and a dialogue among parents of these gay children. Speaking in English, the families talk about shame, grief, love, growth, the importance of family, and how they handled their conflicts around homosexuality.

Coming Out Under Fire

The experiences of nine gay and lesbian veterans are documented by Director Arthur Dong in this powerful documentary. He combined rare archival footage, declassified documents, interviews and photographs. Witness the persecution of these brave men and women who volunteered to fight for their country, only to be the targets of witch hunts to find the "undesirables" in the service.

Condom-EZE

This 5 minute video uses actual World War II era footage to demonstrate the simple application of a condom. Health educators can use this hilarious piece as an ice-breaker for any type of health or sex education class for teens or adults. Also available in a 30 minute looped version perfect for use at "fairs." Available from InterMedia

Created Equal: The Cheryl Summerville Story

This 1998 documentary is the moving true story of a woman fired from her job because she is a lesbian. (Available from the ACLU and comes with a poster, "10 Things You Can Do to Win Equal Rights for Lesbians and Gay Men.").

DAKAN (Destiny)

DAKAN is the first feature film (1997) on homosexuality from sub-Saharan Africa and was met with angry protests when shot in the Guinea. Dakan is a contemporary African reinterpretation of the age-old Romeo and Juliet conflict between love and social convention. In French and Mandikan with English subtitles. Available from California Newsreel.

De Colores - Lesbian and Gay Latinos: Stories of Strength, Family and Love

This bilingual documentary, directed by Peter Barbosa and Garrett Lenoir, is about how Latino families and communities are replacing the deep roots of homophobia with the even deeper roots of love and tolerance. Through moving personal stories, audiences learn about how families are breaking cultural barriers and how love always prevails. Available from GLSEN.

Doña Herlinda and Her Son

Mexican comedy-of-manners feature film recounts story of a gay surgeon and his somewhat manipulative but good-hearted mother. This is lightweight, optimistic, sexy entertainment.

Einstein of Sex

Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, a gay German Jew living in 19th-century Berlin, founded the first gay political group and the first medical practice for gays, the renowned Institute on Sexual Science, which thrived until Nazi oppression. Directed by Rosa von Praunheim, this film tells Hirschfeld's story in a lush historical drama which is both a celebration of gay history and an incisive piece of queer filmmaking. (German with English Subtitles)

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Narrated by RuPaul, this hilarious and very human portrait of Tammy Faye Bakker, notorious televangelist and queer icon, took the 2000 Sundance fest by storm.

Fire

Written & directed by Deepa Mehta, this 1996 film, banned in India, is the first film to confront the topic of lesbianism in a culture which, entrenched in traditions, denies that such a love could exist.

For Better of Worse: Same-Sex Marriages in America

This 1997 video examines the landmark Hawaii case that is rewriting marriage laws nationwide and offers interviews with leading activists on both sides of this divisive issue. This is part of the Investigative Reports series on A&E and is available via the A&E web site.

Forbidden Love

This fun and fascinating documentary explores lesbian sexuality and survival during the sexual dark ages of the 1950s and 60s. The film uses a backdrop of book covers, tabloid headlines, archival photographs, and film clips. It features interviews with writers and readers of campy lesbian pulp novels of that time period and includes a fictional drama re-enacting a young woman's coming out and erotic seduction.

Gays in the Military: 20th Century with Mike Wallace

Until 1993, being gay was grounds for immediate dismissal from the military. The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy which followed has divided soldiers, politicians and the public. With commentary from reporters, advocates for each side, both within and outside the military, and noted sociologists and psychologists, this documentary offers an authoritative look at the issue. It examines the shameful history of bias attacks on gay soldiers, including the murders of Allen Schindler and Barry Winchell, and looks at the fits and starts of policy changes and legislative reforms that have brought us to our current, uncomfortable position. It can be ordered from the A&E on-line store.

Gay Youth

This video lets lesbian and gay young people and their families tell their own stories. It portrays the pain of growing up in a society which does not fully accept lesbian/gay people and the joy of some of these youth in finding self-acceptance and self-confidence. This video was the 1992 CINE Golden Eagle Winner. Available from GLSEN and Wolfe.

Growing Up Gay And Lesbian

Brian McNaught puts a powerful face on the issue with this non-threatening but highly effective presentation on the isolation and alienation of growing up gay. In the same gentle manner with which he has made allies of heterosexual audiences in the past 20 years, McNaught explains what it is like growing up with a secret you don't understand and are afraid to tell for the fear of losing people's love and respect. It also received the highest rating from the American Library Association. Available from TRB Productions.

Hermaphrodites Speak!

Before 1997, virtually the only pictures of intersex people available were pathologizing and dehumanizing photos in medical texts. In 1996, for the first time, intersex people came together for a weekend retreat to discuss their lives and their pain, and to heal together. This film documents the incredible spirit that grew during that weekend. Eight of the retreat-goers sit together and speak simply, forcefully, and articulately about themselves and about their passion to change social and medical treatment of people who are born different. Because this tape was produced as a home video, the image quality is poor, but the sound is quite good. Available from the Intersex Society of North America.

Homo Promo

Take a crash course of lesbian and gay movie history with this look at the best and worst of Hollywood hard-sells of this "subject matter." It features trailers for virtually every major mainstream gay and lesbian film produced between 1956 and 1976.

Homophobia in the Workplace

Brian McNaught explains why companies need to address issues of concern to gay, lesbian and bisexual employees and how to do so effectively. This video received the highest rating from the American Library Association. Available from TRB Productions

Improper Conduct

Incendiary and angering documentary about mistreatment of intellectuals homosexuals in Cuba under the Castro regime. The filmmakers themselves are bitter refugees from Cuba. Spanish with English subtitles.

In Other Words

Young people may not know what the words “fag,” “queer” and “gay” mean, but they do understand that these words carry great negative social value. Directed by Jan Padgett, In Other Words explores the impact of homophobia on a group of young people who speak courageously about their fears, concerns, anger and pain. Using slang, music media images and dictionary definitions, it examines how language determines our attitudes towards others. It also encourages changes in attitude to ensure that schools are safe places where children can learn in a climate of respect. Available from GLSEN.

It's Elementary

A film by Academy Award winner Debra Chasnoff and Helen Cohen, it includes inspiring footage shot in schools across the country showing real examples of school activities, faculty meetings, and classroom discussions of LGBT issues. (There is a longer version or one can buy the Educational Training Version - 37 min. which works well in classroom settings). Available from GLSEN.

Just Call Me Kade

Kade Farlow Collins is an FTM (female-to-male transgender) young person residing in Tucson, Arizona. This documentary, directed by Sam Zolten, tells the story of Kade's transition and the issues faced by Kade and his family, who agreed to have their lives documented in order to bring awareness to the subject of transgender identity.

Laramie Project

What happens to an American town when something unexpected, unconscionable and unforgivable rips it apart and thrusts it into the national media spotlight? That is the question that led a New York City theatre troupe to the town of Laramie, Wyoming, to seek out residents whose lives were changed after Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten,and left for dead. This drama recreates efforts of the troupe who interviewed the residents of Laramie in an effort to uncover what such a heinous crime meant to the people, their town and their country. A tremendous ensemble cast highlights this film, written and directed by Moises Kaufman.

Last Call at Maud's

This is a fascinating look at the life and times of the world's longest running lesbian bar, San Franciso's Maud's. Opened in 1966, Maud's was a thriving and popular meeting place for a "secret sorority" until it closed its doors in 1989. Interwoven are rare archives of the gay bar scene of the 40's, vice raids of the 50's, and the counterculture of the 60's with personal stories of coming out, sexual politics, and humorous adventures.

Licensed to Kill

The film premiered at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival and awarded honors for Best Documentary Director and the Filmmaker's Trophy Award. This film explores the relationship between internalized homophobia and maleness through a series of interviews with men convicted of homophobic murders. These men are not demonized but rather are studied to see how societal hatred of gay men and lesbians brought them to be capable of such terrible actions. A study guide is available for this film

The Life And Death Of Teena Brandon (American Justice)

This documentary presents a compelling look at the details of the case that was dramatized in the Oscar®-winning film Boy's Don't Cry. Investigators go back to the small town where Teena grew up to talk with those who knew her as a child, and then follow her circuitous trail through the rural communities where she re-invented herself. We'll see candid shots from his life and talk to those most familiar with the case and why the crimecould have been prevented if not for some troubling lapses by local authorities. Available from A&E.

Live To Tell: The First Gay & Lesbian Prom in America

A touching, brave account of the first gay and lesbian senior prom ever. Live To Tell captures these students stories as they affirm their self-respect by joining together to realize a collective dream-their very own high school prom, attended by over 200 gay and lesbian students

Living With Pride: Ruth Ellis @100

This is a documentary with vivid narrative recreations about the life and times of Ruth Ellis. Born July 23, 1899, she is the oldest known"out" African American lesbian. In addition to exploring her rich past, the film offers a rare opportunity to experience a century of our history as lived by one inspiring woman. By example, Ruth Ellis shows us what is possible and what can be realized, if one lives long, ages well and also lives with pride.

Looking for Langston

This 1988 film by Isaac Julien is a meditation on the life and work of Langston Hughes and brings the Harlem Renaissance out of the closet.

Ma Vie en Rose (My Life in Pink)

In this dramatic feature film, six year old Ludovic believes he was meant to be a girl and awaits a miracle -- the correction of that mistake. Instead, he finds rejection, isolation, and guilt and has to cope with the intense reactions of family, friends, and neighbors. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, this unique work delivers magic of the rarest sort through a story of difference, rejection, and childlike faith in miracles.

Matthew Shepard: Death In The High Desert (American Justice)

This documentary examines every aspect of the Matthew Shepard story, from the fateful night at the bar to the controversy over some of the legislation that came out of the tragic incident. Among the many people sharing their insights are Shepard's mother, prosecuting and defending attorneys from the trials, and Wyoming Senator Michael Massie. It can be ordered from the A&E on-line store.

My Left Breast

Newfoundland filmmaker Gerry Rogers made this autobiographical documentary of her struggle with breast cancer with the help of her partner, Peggy. Equal parts love story and story of survival, within My Left Breast the subject of breast cancer becomes more than hermetic medical description.

Nitrate Kisses

This film explores eroded emulsions and images for lost vestiges of Lesbian and gay culture. Archival footage from the first gay film in the U.S., Lot of Sodom (1933), and footage from German documentary and narrative films of the 30's are interwoven with current images of desire in this sexy and haunting documentary.

Not All Parents Are Straight

The film examines the dynamics of the parent-child relationship within several different households where children are being raised by gay and lesbian parents. Through open and honest interviews with the children and their parents, the film explores emotional conflicts within the family, legal custody problems, and the social discrimination that these families face.

Off the Straight and Narrow: Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals & Television

This in-depth documentary casts a critical eye over the growth of LGBT images on television. Leading media scholars provide the historical and cultural context for exploring the social implications of new representations. Available from GLSEN.

One Nation Under God

This film explores the variety of funny, bizarre and often terrifying methods that have been used over the decades in attempts to "cure" gay men and lesbians of their homosexuality. It visits "ex-gay"ministries and focuses on the former leaders of one such ministry that happened to fall in love.

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

Profile of young lesbian girl grappling with fundamentalist parents and eccentric friends. This BBC production is a masterful recreation of this cult novel and stars Cathryn Bradshaw andCharlotte Coleman.

Out of the Past: The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Rights in America

This excellent film reviews the stories of civil rights activists (including Henry Gerber, Bayard Rustin, and more) through the eyes of Kelli Peterson, a 17 year old high school student in Salt Lake City.

Outside the Lines: The World of the Gay Athlete

Originally produced by ESPN, this video documents two students efforts to openly complete as gay athletes. It is a great resource for coaches, PE faculty, and athletes. It is available from GLSEN (800-247-6553)

Paragraph 175

Beautifully produced, immensely moving 1999 documentary about the persecution of gay people by the Nazi in WWII. The film follows Klaus Muller, a historian compelled to track down the ten last known gay survivors of Hitler’s "purification" program of all sexual "degenerates." Using archival footage, photographs and testimonials from several surviving camp detainees, the film weaves together the incredibly painful historical story of how this tragedy came to pass and how these men survived despite all odds.

Paris is Burning

Directed by Jennie Livingston, this 1990 documentary juxtaposes the "Ball" culture of queer Blacks and Latinos of Harlem in the eighties and the sobering story behind them. Paris shows that these queers have much more at stake than glamour and trophies.

Paris Was a Woman

A film portrait of women (including many lesbian) writers, artists and photographers who flocked to the Left Bank of Paris during the first half of the 20th century, this 1998 documentary, directed by Greta Schiller, recreates the mood of this creative female artistic community which fueled a world-wide renaissance in art and literature. Includes rare film footage and stills of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, Djuna Barnes, Natalie Barney, Berenice Abbott, and many others.

Paul Monette -- The Brink of Summer's End

Paul Monette died of AIDS in 1995, after a distinguished career as a poet, novelist and essayist. His landmark autobiography, Becoming a Man, won the American National Book Award, and was the outlet for his grief and personal struggle with the disease. He wrote 19 other books including " the groundbreaking Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir. Shot over 3½ years, Monte Bramer’s extraordinary documentary examines this writer’s development from a bookish adolescent, painfully afraid of his sexuality, to a mature and loving gay adult who challenges everyone to "heal the world."

The Question of Equality:

A provocative, enlightening, and highly entertaining series from public television documents the struggle for lesbian and gay equality. (Usually sold as a boxed set with all four parts)

Part 1: Out Rage '69.

Covers the Mattachine Society demonstrations, the Stonewall riots , the emergence of a new generation of gay activists in the early 70s, and Anita Bryant's 1977 Dade County "Save Our Children" campaign (the first orchestrated attempt to squelch lesbian and gay civil rights).

Part 2: Culture Wars

Examines antigay violence by focusing on the brutal murder of Julio Rivera and the organized protest which followed. It also covers the conservative attack on public arts funding and the religious rights efforts to mount Oregon's Ballot Measure 9 to deny equal protection to lesbians and gay men.

Part 3: Hollow Liberty

Includes the history of the U.S. military's discriminatory policies (including a 1980 attempt to discharge 24 women sailors accused of being lesbians). Also focuses on the 1986 Supreme Court decision in Bowers v Hardwick which upheld Georgia's sodomy statute.

Part 4: Generation Q

Includes segments on students at the EAGLE Center (a gay alternative high school in LA), interviews with members of Albuquerque's Under 21 lesbian and gay youth group, and a story on actions by students in Massachusetts to write, file, and lobby on behalf of legislation to outlaw discrimination against lesbian and gay students.

Scout's Honor

Directed by Tom Shepard, A straight boy scout raises hell and makes headlines fighting the Scouts' policies banning gay members in this 1002 documentary.

Silent Pioneers

Contrary to popular myth, gay men and lesbians do grow old. Through profiles of eight men and women, Silent Pioneers tells us their stories, of how they have lived and loved, and how, despite harmful societal prejudices about gay people, they have led meaningful lives. Silent Pioneers is a film about struggle and silence and the emergence from both.

Silver Screen, The: Color Me Lavender

Mark Rapport takes us on a hilarious and provocative romp through the hidden and no so hidden gay undercurrent of Hollywood's golden years. Dan Butler acts as your tour guide as we uncover efforts to launder American cinema of even the faintest of gay influences.

Silverlake Life: The View from Here

Winner of over 10 international awards, including the grand jury prize at the Sundance Film festival, Sliver Lake is the extraordinary video diary of living with AIDS. This 1993 film documents the love and dedication of longtime companions Tom Joslin and Mark Massi, and their incredible journey that is ultimately a celebration of strength of the human spirit.

Southern Comfort

A 2001 documentary by Kate Davis of the transformation of a Georgian mother and farmer into a male through a sex change operation. (availabe on 35mm, hopefully on video soon)

Speaking for Ourselves

This documentary examines the myriad of issues facing gay and lesbian youth as they tell their own stories. It profiles lives of 5 gay and lesbian youth -- who represent a wide cross-section of cultures and backgrounds. The film addresses coming to terms with self-identity, harassment in schools, familial acceptance and challenges facing gay & lesbian youth. Available from InterMedia.

Stolen Moments

Canadian documentary presents a sweeping chronicle of lesbian history. Social history buffs and those interested in queer culture will appreciate this film's balanced, well-informed, often celebratory approach.

Straight from the Heart: A Journey to Understanding and Love

Academy Award nominee" Straight from the heart" examines the issues parents face in coming to terms with having a gay or lesbian child. Straight from the heart presents stories about real people, and the moving accounts of parent's struggles with homophobia as they journey to new understanding of the children they love.

That's A Family!

This documentary explores the lives of children in diverse family structures - adoption, mixed-race, same-sex parents, divorced parents, single-parents.

The Times of Harvey Milk

A dramatic and moving story of the first openly gay person elected to political office in California- from his triumphant grass roots campaign to his brutal assassination one year later.

There is no name for this: Chinese in America Discuss Sexual Diversity

How can you tell someone that you are lesbian, gay, or bisexual when you don't have the words? What happens to your family when you come out? Is it necessary to talk about these issues in public? What does it mean for Chinese and Chinese Americans to accept gays, lesbians, and bisexuals in their communities? This documentary incorporates over two dozen interviews in an exploration of the private and public repercussions of coming out for Chinese and Chinese American lesbians, gays, and bisexuals.

Tongues Untied: Black Men Loving Black Men

This is the acclaimed account of Black gay life by Emmy Award-winning director Marlon Riggs. Using poetry, personal testimony, rap and performance, Tongues Untied describes the homophobia and racism that confront Black gay men. Some of the tales are troublesome: the man refused entry to a gay bar because of his color; the college student left bleeding on the sidewalk after a gay-bashing; the loneliness and isolation of the drag queen. Yet Riggs also presents the rich flavor of the Black gay male experience, from protest marches and smoky bars to the language of the "snap diva" and Vogue dancer. A benchmark film which speaks for itself.

Transgender Revolution

This video attempts to venture beyond damaging stereotypes for an intimate, uncensored look at America's growing trans communities. This is part of the Investigative Reports series on A&E and available from the A&E website.

Transsexual Menace

Director Rosa Von Praunheim shows the enormous range of mind sets and physical types that exist in the trans community. Von Praunheim intercuts medical footage with little-known facts and interviews with trannies and the health care professionals who help them, and the casualties in the process.

Trembling Before G-d

Orthodox and Hasidic Judaism stand firmly against homosexuality. Nonetheless, in this controversial 2001 documentary, by Sandi S. Dubowski , Jewish queers talk about their struggles to be both Jewish and queer. In candid interviews, religiously devout gays and lesbians share their stories of double lives, undercover organizing, and fighting for their rights. Dubowski's work has literally spawned an international movement within Judiasm.

We Were Marked With a Big "A"

This intimate interview with three gay Holocaust survivors reveals a story hidden for years from the public. Shown at the United States Holocaust Museum in 1993, it tells how these men were labeled with an "A" that they were forced to wear around their legs before the pink triangle was instituted as the mark of a homosexual.

West Coast Crones

A moving documentary in which nine lesbians over age 60 tell the stories of their lives. This film, directed by Madeline Muir, includes footage of Senior events in the Gay Games and of Gay & Lesbian Pride marches.

Woubi Chéri

Released in 1998, Woubi Chéri is the first film to give African homosexuals a chance to describe their world in their own words. Often funny, sometimes ribald, but always real, this documentary introduces us to gender pioneers demanding their right to construct a distinct African homosexuality. The leading characters explain the unique vocabulary with which they have constructed their society: a woubi is a man who chooses to play the role of "wife" in a relationship with another man; a yossi is a bisexual man, perhaps married to a woman, who accepts the role of the woubi's husband; A toussou bakari is a lesbian controus are homophobes. The film introduces us to a cross-section of Abidjan's woubi community. In French with English sub-titles. Available from California Newsreel.

Lambda Rising bookstores (800-621-6969)

A&E Home Video
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California Newsreel (415-621-6196)
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Culture Q Connection (888-542-5421)
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Facets (1-800-331-6197)
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Frameline
http://www.frameline.org/

GLSEN Bookstore
http://www.glsen.org/templates/booklink/index.html?section=5

Intermedia: Quality Educational Videos
http://www.intermedia-inc.com/

Ladyslipper
http://www.ladyslipper.org

TLA Video
http://tlavideo.com/

TRB Productions
http://www.trbproductions.com/
P.O. Box 2014
Provincetown, MA 02657
Telephone 508-487-3700

Waterbearer Films
http://www.waterbearerfilms.com/pages/454565/index.htm

Wolfe Video
http://www.wolfevideo.com/

Women Make Movies
http://wmm.com/

Many of these titles are also available from more mainstream vendors such as amazon.com.

Submitted and updated by David Barnett with additional information provided by Trish Kerle and Gwendolyn Alden Dean. David may be reached at davidcbarnett@earthlink.net.

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