ImageOut 18, Day 2, is full of touching real-life stories. Holding Hands begins as what may seem to be a fairly usual documentary about a terrible incident of anti-lgbt hate violence. What lies beyond this tragic story is a side of these issues not often brought to the fore of coverage. What happens when the physical wounds have healed? How are relationships permanently altered? Can anyone really be the same afterwards?Holding Hands begins at 1:45 pm at the Little Theater.
I love this film. The fact that no other festival here in the US, aside from Frameline in SF, has screened this film still baffles me. Here are a few of your comments.
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteYes Michael, a great film about coming back from tragedy!
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ReplyDeleteVery sad. Everyone thinks it doesn't happen but it makes you realize it does.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful documentary about the devastating effects of violence, very educational.
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ReplyDeleteVery touching and eye opening.
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ReplyDeleteAmazing.
Inspiring.
Brings awareness.
Rewarding reality.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent but so sad.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent. Covering the broad dynamic and impact of violence.
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ReplyDeleteAn honest real life story.
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ReplyDeleteAn old story told with a new viewpoint. Empowering and great pick.
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ReplyDeleteMoving!
So much pain, stress, frustration, all because of a homophobic attack!
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ReplyDeleteAn excellent look at violence against the GLBT community.
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ReplyDeleteMUY BIEN!
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ReplyDeleteWell paced. A good story to share. Documentaries like this are what I like most about ImageOut. These things aren't on Netflix. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteImportant viewpoint, not often seen or told. Great choice!
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ReplyDeleteMakes you think about what is needed in life and how much being gay or straight is so much alike.
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ReplyDeleteVaried in its levels of observation -- why they separated was a mystery.
Hi Everyone
ReplyDeleteI'm the Co-director of Holding Hands and I want to thank you all for your kind feedback, it's great to know the film made an impression.
If you are interested in purchasing a copy on DVD, please join the HOLDING HANDS DOCUMENTARY facebook group and email me, or email me directly at stickybeakfilms@yahoo.com.au
Best, Katherine Wilkinson