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Program Running Time is 102 min
These diverse documentaries converge in one place: their subjects are either inspiring or inspired, sometimes both. A turbulent love affair between artist and muse, the words of Harvey Milk, a trans man who defies gender, a gay man who changed technology (and how we live) and a kid impersonating Liza like nobody's business. These stories are just too good to be made up.

IN COLLABORATION WITH: INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION, L.A. GAY & LESBIAN CENTER'S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL, NATIONAL LESBIAN & GAY JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION, and WEST HOLLYWOOD GAY & LESBIAN ADVISORY BOARD

575 Castro St. Directed By: Jenni Olson USA, 2008, 7 min Set to the original audio cassette recorded by Harvey Milk in November 1977 to be played 'in the event of my death by assassination'.

Heart Directed By: Amy Gebhardt Australia, 2008, 25 min When artist Jacqui Stockdale embarks on a portrait of her long time muse Rose, we witness the changing nature of love within the creative process.

Kaden Later Directed By: Harriet Storm USA, 2009, 9 min Kaden, a trans guy in his early thirties, must figure out how he fits into society, not as female or male but in a space in between.

Decoding Alan Turing Directed By: Christopher Racster UK, 2008, 17 min Uncovers Alan Turing, British WWII hero at the center of US/UK Intelligence, now hailed as the father of the modern computer.

The Stories We Tell Directed By: Rachel Poulain USA, 2009, 19 min A documentary about the drive, challenges and unique perspectives four queer women of color filmmakers bring to the craft when they pick up the camera and make the films they want to see.

Get Happy Directed By: Mark Payne USA, 2008, 25 min A coming of age musical extravaganza documentary with many familiar faces...