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Program Running Time is 87 min
It's not only an anniversary year for Outfest: This year marks the 40th anniversary of Women Make Movies, the largest distributor of films by independent women directors in the world. Since their beginnings in 1972, they've grown from a feminist filmmakers' collective into an industry-leading nonprofit media arts organization and distributor. We celebrate their achievements with a program of three of our favorite short films in their catalog.

Came Out, It Rained, Went Back In Again Directed By: Betsan Evans Morris UK, 1991, 10 min This delightful short drama explores the perils of coming out while following a day in the life of a young lesbian girl played by Jane Horrocks of "Absolutely Fabulous."

Jodie: An Icon Directed By: Pratibha Parmar UK, 1996, 24 min A fast paced, breezy look at the transatlantic phenomenon that made Hollywood actress Jodie Foster an icon for lesbians.

Shinjuku Boys Directed By: Kim Longinotto, Jano Williams UK, 1996, 53 min Shinjuku Boys Gaish, Tatsu, and Kazuki work as hosts at the New Marilyn night club in Tokyo. All three have decided to live as men and carry on regular romances with other women who come to the club. Directors Kim Longinotto and Jano Williams received a Grand Jury award at Outfest in 1996 for this terrific documentary.