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PAGEANT
USA, 2008, 95 MIN
DIRECTED BY RON DAVIS & STEWART HALPERN
East Coast Premiere
Meet the men behind the makeup. This revealing film features five gay men competing in the 34th annual Miss Gay America Pageant, including Robert Martin (stage name: Chantel Reshae), an Orlando resident who works for Disney as a "Wellness Coordinator." They are all beautiful, talented, hormone-free female impersonators, and confident they will win. The film takes us behind the scenes as the men primp, practice, and otherwise prepare for the 2006 competition held in Memphis. Musical numbers are stunning, and interviews are engaging. The filmmakers go far beyond the typical drag show into the reality of how wigs, waxing, and wardrobes transform the not-so-common into the truly incredible. Not only do we get to know these people well, but also their friends, families and support mechanisms that will help them make their dreams come true. The often funny and very entertaining Pageant is filled with wonderful "characters," great music, and the natural suspense that’s part of any contest movie--what's not to love? And just wait until you meet "Pork Chop". . .

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THE ART OF KARAOKE
USA, 2007, 8 MIN
DIRECTED BY WILL HARTMAN
World Premiere
From the shower to the karaoke show, an octogenarian finally finds his calling. A moving portrait of why singing is believing when you're quietly battling for your life.