[News/Film] [NY, USA] NewFest 2012 (7/27-7-30)

[Stephanie Stevens]

NewFest, NY, USA


NewFest 2012

July 27th – July 31st

http://newfest.org/wordpress/


Trans-related films ...


Born Naked (MLB)
Documentary Features
(Spain, 2011, 83 mins)
Directed By: Andrea Esteban

Taking a cue from RuPaul's famous line “We're all born naked, and the
rest is drag,” 23-year-old Spanish filmmaker Andrea Esteban and her
girlfriend Paula take us on a journey to Madrid, Berlin and London and
into the lives of a fascinating cross-section of young lesbian and
trans artists, activists, and journalists. Whether they’re coming out,
falling in love, throwing punk rock festivals, or putting together art
zines, they’re all unafraid to be who they are. Esteban's fun and
informative film will no doubt be an important cultural document in
the years to come.

Mon, Jul 30th 5:00pm
FSLC - Walter Reade Theater

http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2012/newfest/xslguide/eventnote.php?notepg=1&EventNumber=46

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I Am A Woman Now
Documentary Features
(Netherlands, 2011, 86 mins)
Directed By: Michiel van Erp

How fabulous are the group of 70-something transwomen featured in I AM
A WOMAN NOW‾ Picture Catherine Deneuve, Helen Mirren, Queen Elizabeth
and Judi Dench having drinks on a yacht to Casablanca and you’re
halfway there, darling. Fifty years after their pioneering sex-change
operations, April, Colette, Jean, Marie-Pierre and Corrine recall
their cheerful lives in the world’s most luxurious locales. With great
charm, wit and emotional honesty, the film offers a fresh perspective
on the trans experience while paying tribute to these inspiring
ladies.

Sun, Jul 29th 8:15pm
FSLC - Walter Reade Theater

http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2012/newfest/xslguide/eventnote.php?notepg=1&EventNumber=44

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The Thing
plays in Shorts Program 2
Shorts
(USA, 2012, 15 mins)
In In English with English subtitles
Directed By: Rhys Ernst

• www.thethingfilm.blogspot.com <http://www.thethingfilm.blogspot.com/>

A woman, a transgendered man, and their cat travel towards a
mysterious roadside attraction known as "The Thing." Their destination
turns out to be not what they were searching for.

Sun, Jul 29th 4:00pm
FSLC - Walter Reade Theater

http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2012/newfest/xslguide/eventnote.php?notepg=1&EventNumber=201#