US PREMIERE

SHORT FILM PROGRAM

WORLD PREMIERE

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Gay Parenting

Sunday

May 8, 2011

@

2:30 pm

Boston LGBT Film Festival 2011

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This film is presented in with English subtitles.
In honor of Mother’s Day we are screening three short films on LGBT Parenting. Mama Mama, Papa Papa explores the issues around gay parenting in Switzerland from the perspective of both parents and children. Living Adoption: Gay Parents Speak tells the story of gay adoption from the parent's perspective and A Family Portrait shows us that challenges that a couple faces raising children. The Gay Parenting Program is sponsored by Star Island LGBTQ Conference and Mama Mama, Papa, Papa has been sponsored by Swissnex Boston, The Swiss Consulate in Boston.
Wicked Queer is proud to co-present this program with
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This short film program includes the following films:

Mama Mama, Papa Papa

CONTENT WARNING:
A documentary about gay and lesbian parents in Switzerland and their children, their rights, duties and everyday worries – with critical statements by radical advocates of traditional family models.

Living Adoption: Gay Parents Speak

CONTENT WARNING:
The film explores the issue of LGBT parenting with a compelling cast of adoptive parents who tackle issues ranging from the process of adoption, to being a conspicuous family, parenting teens and helping children develop their identity.

A Family Portrait

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A Family Portrait follows two men as they discover the meaning of love, social expectations and what it is to be a family in 21st century America. A story about a gay couple raising two young children, the documentary shows their will to overcome societal challenges using the power of timeless family values.

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