Program 16: Die Standing Up (Morir de pie)

Although heartbreaking at times, this documentary about activist Irina Leyevska demonstrates the amazing courage people can find they pledge to fight against all odds. It also shows that in the midst of the darkest despair, unexpected change and hope is still possible.

Program 15: Beyond the Walls (Hors les Murs)

This powerful drama about the difficult road faced by a gay couple when one partner faces a prison sentence is anchored with two superb lead performances in the roles of two very flawed, but ultimately sympathetic individuals.

Program 14: Unfit: Ward vs. Ward

This moving documentary will shock and enrage viewers with it's depiction of justice miscarried and the tragic consequences of personal beliefs overriding the principles of law and logic.

Program 13: The Invisible Men

This eye-opening documentary gives us a glimpse into an otherwise unseen aspect of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, through the eyes of gay Palestinian men living illegally in Tel Aviv.

Program 12: Intersexion/Flower City Flicks

Our annual Local Shorts program is headlined by the documentary Intersexion, about intersex persons across the globe, including Rochester resident Jim Costich.

Program 11: Kiss Me (Kyss Mig)

Our Spotlight Feature Kiss Me is a good old-fashioned love story that's still grounded in reality, as two women fall in love despite the fact that one of them is engaged to be married.

Program 10: Yossi (Ha-Sippur Shel Yossi)

Acclaimed filmmaker Eytan Fox's followup to his landmark film Yossi & Jagger is a powerful reminder that whatever life has in store for us, it's never too late to set yourself on a path toward a new beginning.

Program 9: Margarita

This fantastic dramedy about the true meaning of family also explores the complicated realities of immigration policy, social injustice, and differences in class and race.

Program 8: Let My People Go!

This quirky, colorful, and very funny film about one extremely dysfunctional family has something for everyone: gay, straight, goy, or Jew! It's sure to be a real crowd-pleaser.

Program 7: Stud Life

With it's setting in the gritty underbelly of London, complete with illicit drugs and shady gang members, Stud Life is a refreshing change from the standard lesbian romance.

Program 6: The Falls

The Falls is a powerful and thoughtful look into the world of young men trying to be true to themselves, while reconciling their sexuality with their Mormon religion.

Program 5: I Stand Corrected

An amazing, compelling documentary about world-renowned bassist Jennifer Leitham that showcases her considerable talent and tells a story of success and survival, betrayal and compassion, and of the risks one must sometimes take to become who they truly are. We're lucky enough to have Jennfier herself as a special guest, as well as the film's director, Andrea Meyerson.

Program 4: Men To Kiss (Männer zum Knutschen)

Men to Kiss is a hilarious, over-the-top romantic comedy about the worst-case scenario of what could go wrong when you introduce your significant other to your best friend, and they don't get along (to put it mildly). Plus hot German men!

Program 3: Ballroom Rules

Friendly, international, outrageous – it’s everything that dancing should be! Welcome to the world of same-sex ballroom dancing, seen through the lives and struggles of five Australian couples on their way to compete in Dance Sport at the 2010 Gay Games. You’ll love this uplifting and fast-paced story and cheer on the charming dancers as they reach for their dream, truly dancing with the stars.

Program 2: Naked As We Came

A riveting and satisfying drama exploring family secrets, history, and dreams both realized and forgotten. Q&A with writer/director Richard LeMay and actor Benjamin Weaver.

Program 1: Cloudburst

This road trip dramedy stars a tandem of Academy-Award-winning actresses Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker.

Last Chance For In-Person Ticket Sales!

There are only two more opportunities to purchase advance tickets in person: Wednesday, September 26th from 6-8pm and Monday, October 1st, from 6-8pm in the ImageOut office at Village Gate Square, 274 N. Goodman Street. Bldg. A, Suite A203.

If you're a college student, remember to bring valid student ID for an additional two dollars off regular priced tickets!

Online ticket sales will continue until October 4th at 5pm.

Coming to the Cinema tonight?

 

ImageOut is pretty excited to screen a LGBT Superhero film that is perfect for 2012 Rochester Pride's theme. Join us at 7:30 tonight (July 12) at the Cinema for your only chance to see Indonesia's MADAME X on the big screen.

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"X" Marks The Spot For Super-Powered Pride Excitement

7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12th at the Cinema Theatre
Tickets: $7 in advance / $8 at the door

Even before DC Comics rebooted Alan Scott (aka the original Green Lantern) as a younger, more handsome, and gay version of his Golden Age counterpart, the superhero universe already had a queen in residence. And she hails all the way from Indonesia! This summer, ImageOut celebrates Pride by introducing an unusual, yet perfect, blend of “charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent” to Rochester.

Welcome to the world of Madame X: a pre-op transsexual gifted with magical powers which she uses to combat the forces of hatred and intolerance in this candy-colored, fast-paced action-comedy. An over-the-top cross between comic book superhero and James Bond adventure, Madame X is just as irreverent, hilarious and crazy fun as it sounds.

All Adam wants to do is to celebrate his birthday with his friends. But the violent goons of the National Morality Front have other plans, ambushing the gay disco where Adam and his friends are partying. When all the commotion and glittery dust have settled, Adam’s best friend has been thrown off a truck and killed, while he himself is left for dead. True to most superhero origin stories, a kind, elderly couple find him and nurse him back to health in their dance studio (ok, maybe not most superhero origin stories) deep in the rural countryside. Soon enough, he is being trained in the ancient, mystical dance art of Lenggok and slowly being transformed into Madame X, a fabulous trans superhero clad in a dominatrix-inspired outfit and armed with awesome gadgets to aid in her fight against bigotry.

A fun, vibrant and action-packed entertainment, Madame X is full of eccentric characters, political incorrectness, and camp galore. But behind all the absurdity, Madame X offers a sharp sociopolitical commentary of contemporary society, which is all the more impressive knowing that this film comes from a very conservative and predominantly Muslim country.

Advance sale tickets can be purchased beginning on Friday, June 22 at Equal=Grounds, 750 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 and OUTlandish Video and Gifts, 274 N Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607

Kate Clinton Will-Call Tickets

Kate Clinton will definitely FRACK you up tonight! Do not miss the fun and excitement! Will-Call tickets are still available online until 5pm today, Friday.

Hope to see you all at the Hochstein tonight!

For more information on the event, check out our website.