Dustin Lance Black – MRQE

Mama’s Boy: A Story from Our Americas

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Traveling back to the places where he grew up, Dustin Lance Black explores his childhood roots, gay identity and close relationship with his mother, who overcame childhood polio, abusive marriages and Mormon dogma, while becoming Blacks emotional rock and, ultimately, the inspiration for his activism. With a wealth of personal photographs and candid memories from Blacks family, colleagues, and friends, this documentary embraces the personal to tell a universally hopeful tale of resilience and reconciliation through the power of love and shared stories.

Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An intimate portrait of recently retired Congressman Barney Frank, one of our most well-known and least understood political figures, this documentary alternates between deeply personal moments and the inner workings of our political process. Rare archival material and interviews reveal the emotional pain and harmful effects of a closeted life, the relief of coming out and the triumph of love through the Congressman’s historic same-sex marriage. Frank’s journey is our country’s journey, a classic American story about a dedicated public servant who never loses hope.

The Out List

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Through the voices of Americans from all walks of life, The Out List explores the identities of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in America. In this series of intimate interviews, a diverse group of LGBTQ personalities bring color and depth to their experiences of gender and sexuality. With wit and wisdom, this set of trailblazing individuals weaves universal themes of love, loss, trial, and triumph into the determined struggle for full equality.

Hollywood to Dollywood

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Gay twins Gary and Larry have always loved Dolly Parton. They left their small town home ten years ago to make it in Hollywood and are finally ready to get their script to Dolly. In a RV named Jolene, the boys embark on the adventure of a lifetime. This road trip is also a journey of self-discovery and an attempt to resolve mommy issues that have divided them since childhood.

8: The Mormon Proposition

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Filmmaker and ex-Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints member Reed Cowan examines that church’s nationwide efforts to prevent the legalization of gay marriage – including California’s Proposition 8, which was passed by voters in 2008. Confidential church documents, statements by high-ranking church officials and other sources detail 30 years of efforts to turn back gay rights, particularly by the Mormon-sponsored National Organization for Marriage.

The Singing Forest

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A tragic tale of two lovers from the holocaust. Fate tore them apart, destiny brought them together.