EDEN’S CURVE
(US, NR, 2003, 93 min)
Viewer's Guide: Nudity and language.

FILMMAKER SCHEDULED TO ATTEND!

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
  2003 TORONTO LESBIAN AND GAY
    VIDEO AND FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY FILM
    FESTIVAL
  2003 MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM
    FESTIVAL

Filmed in North Carolina but set in 1973 in an exclusive Virginian college, Eden’s Curve is a rich and poetic portrait of privilege, friendship, love and betrayal set against a backdrop of fraternity life. 18-year old freshman Peter (Sam Levine) is a handsome, muscular poetry student, unprepared for an emotional first year that will have devastating consequences and alter his life forever. When a game of hide-and-seek becomes intimate, Peter finds himself caught up in a menage-a-trois with Joe, his second year roommate and Joe's girlfriend Bess. Unbeknownst to Peter, Joe and Bess have been here before as their relationship runs more smoothly if they are involved in a threesome. Ultimately, jealousy and tension flare up, and passions spiral out of control. This lyrical debut feature from director/cinematographer Anne Misawa is based on a true story adapted from a script by Hart Monroe and Jerry Meadors. Eden's Curve is a powerful account of life in rural America which pulsates with sensual, time-lapsed, dreamy multi-textured imagery.
North Carolina premiere
Sat 5:00pm
and during Sneak Peeks Aug 4-5

NO SECRET ANYMORE: THE TIMES OF DEL MARTIN AND PHYLLIS LYON
(US, NR, 2003, 57 min)
Viewer's Guide: Mature themes.

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
  2003 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL
    LESBIAN AND GAY FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 OUTFEST LOS ANGELES GAY AND
    LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 TORONTO LESBIAN AND GAY
    VIDEO AND FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM
    FESTIVAL

OFFICIAL SITE:
www.jebmedia.com

Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, the most widely recognized and admired lesbian couple since Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, have been leaders in the struggle for acceptance, equality and justice for more than 50 years. No Secret Anymore tells the story of these two legendary founders of the modern lesbian civil rights movement. Directed by internationally recognized documentary artist JEB (Joan E. Biren), the film tenderly chronicles their enduring passion and political activism through archival photographs, interviews, and cinematic surprises. Del and Phyllis courageously launched the Daughters of Bilitis in 1955, the first public organization for lesbians in America. With additional groundbreaking work on lesbian mothers, sex education, family violence, and other areas, they continue to advocate the rights of women, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people everywhere. It is an affirmation and acknowledgement of our older members and an inspiring and encouraging documentary valentine for our younger members.
North Carolina premiere
Sat 1:15pm

THE VISITOR
(Australia, NR, 2003, 29 min)
Viewer's Guide: Nudity.

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
  2003 TORONTO LESBIAN AND GAY
    VIDEO AND FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY FILM
    FESTIVAL

A crotchety older writer is uncontrollably drawn to the beauty of the young surfer next door, whose youthful grace inspires awe and passion in the older man. A deeply moving, tragic film, The Visitor reminds us of the fragility of life, love and beauty. This evocative film was shot on the beaches of Tamarama and stars Australian actor Barry Otto. North Carolina premiere
Thurs 7:30pm

D.E.B.S.
(US, NR, 2003, 11 min)
Viewer's Guide: Mature themes.

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
  2003 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY FILM
    FESTIVAL
  2003 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL
    LESBIAN AND GAY FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 OUTFEST LOS ANGELES GAY AND
    LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 TORONTO LESBIAN AND GAY
    VIDEO AND FILM FESTIVAL
  2003 MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM
    FESTIVAL

A hit at festivals worldwide, this fictional TV series finds four gorgeous, secret agents fighting a notorious villain who keeps kidnapping one of the D.E.B.S.
North Carolina premiere
Sat 11:10am  Sat 9:15pm