Standing-N-Truth: Breaking the Silence is probably one of the most important films in our roster of strong documentaries this year as it tackles the issues of sexuality in the African-American community, and how religion sometimes play a big role in the repression of homosexuality especially among African-American youths. This powerful discussion will hopefully continue from screen to the ImageOut stage with filmmaker Tim Daniels in attendance.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Day 9: STANDING-N-TRUTH: BREAKING THE SILENCE
Standing-N-Truth: Breaking the Silence is probably one of the most important films in our roster of strong documentaries this year as it tackles the issues of sexuality in the African-American community, and how religion sometimes play a big role in the repression of homosexuality especially among African-American youths. This powerful discussion will hopefully continue from screen to the ImageOut stage with filmmaker Tim Daniels in attendance.
I loved how this film reminds us that AIDS is still a problem and that yes, even today people still die of AIDS. And the director, Tim...he's so handsome...lol...
ReplyDeleteWoW. Powerful film. I was glad to have seen it, and I applaud Tim Daniels for making this documentary. It was good that he could be present for a Q&A afterward...some of the questions and comments from the audiance members were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis is by far the most emotional Q&A we've had in a while at ImageOut. Thanks Tim for being a part of the festival. Your film moved so many people.
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ReplyDeleteI think this movie was really good, but it could have addressed the fact that HIV and AIDS are not just a tragedy of the African-American community.
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ReplyDeleteSome good content but too much self-involvement by the filmmakers.
Ballot comment from M.B.:
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing afterward how much this film positively impacted people, and I am grateful for that.
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ReplyDeleteVery inspiring and eye opening.
Ballot comment from H.A.:
ReplyDeleteThis film brought a lot of new ideas to my attention. It really got me thinking.
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ReplyDeleteIt was good that the director was brought in. It really gave me a realistic and touching connection to the film and its message.
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ReplyDeleteI did like this documentary a lot. The topics that they talked about are ones that need to be able to be accepted. Although people might not understand it, but hopefully we can learn to accept it. The openness that the movie allows the viewers to see is amazing, and I believe that anyone who doesn't know, or is worried about telling anyone about who they love, should watch this movie, and hopefully have their eyes opened to see that by accepting themselves and showing that they won't let what other people think bother them, they they will hopefully be able to finally live happily and hopefully feel full and complete.
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ReplyDeleteGood choice. Very much needed.
Ballot comment from K.M.:
ReplyDeleteVery informative and emotional. I liked how trusting everyone is in this film.
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ReplyDeleteScheduled way too early -- lots of people go out on Fri nite; concerned that a lot of folks missed it that would have really liked it and benefited from it.
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ReplyDeleteVery good doc on an interesting, rarely talked about subject.
Ballot comment from J.S.:
ReplyDeleteAmazingly inspirational as well as educational. Had a huge impact on me.
(And I LOVE this theatre!)
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ReplyDeleteOne of the best this year. I like that the filmmakers' stories were part of the documentary.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent documentary. Good example of the need to speak out.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a really great movie. Thanks for bringing this movie. Also, please bring more movies like it.
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ReplyDeleteBrings up great issues that are not only relative to African Americans but also shows how much more they have to deal with. Shows the importance of being open and how much that can set us "free."
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ReplyDeleteI was disappointed that the film didn't interview more working class people of color, or in general, those who were ignorant of being L,G,B,Q,T etc.
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ReplyDeleteI mean yeah, it's like a "school film" but it's important to know this stuff. A little long for this kind of film though. Just a little bit like trim about 15 min or so.
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ReplyDeleteImportant to have the African American perspective and to talk about the repressiveness of most Black Churches.
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ReplyDeleteVery honest and truthful about the work being done and that which needs to continue.
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ReplyDeleteInspirational.
Ballot comment from B.P.:
ReplyDeleteIt was a great film and I would love to come back next year!!!
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ReplyDeleteThis was amazing! Needs to be shown everywhere.
Ballot comment from T.W.:
ReplyDeleteLoved every moment. Every word. Best film.
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ReplyDeleteShow it. Show it. Show it.
Michael's comment:
We did!
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ReplyDeleteGreatly enjoyed. Honest, raw, inspiring. Appreciated the audience dialogue afterwards.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent documentary -- would love to own a copy if it ever becomes available.
Ballot comment from S.C.:
ReplyDeleteAuthentic, timely, and this needs to be picked by a cable network.
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ReplyDeleteTouches many real life issues. It brings to life what is really going on in the Black community. "A Real Problem" -- We need to stand in truth.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the film very much and I think more Black youth should see it so they can learn about HIV/AIDS and sexuality and to be accepting.
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ReplyDeleteA superior film! Must be seen by all!
Ballot comment from A.L.:
ReplyDeleteThe BEST documentary to date. Great simple technique of listening to all these levels of pain and this perception of truth of one's identity.
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ReplyDeleteHelp get the word out! Can ImageOutreach go into Rochester Public Schools?
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ReplyDelete- Kudos for the great selection!!!!
- Should have been an evening event so more people would come.
Ballot comment from Z.H.:
ReplyDeleteLoved all of the people's different insight. I didn't know much about HIV/AIDS and this documentary shed new light on it. I wish more people could see this and learn more acceptance and become inspired to come out if they aren't straight.
Ballot comment from R.D.:
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done - a nice juxtaposition of the ignorant with the enlightened.
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ReplyDeleteSo well done - kudos to Tim for doing this film. It should be shown to all kids of color in Jr. and Sr. High.
Ballot comment from V.P.:
ReplyDeleteIt's a great opportunity to have the discussion after the film.