The Best Overlooked Films

August, directed by Eldar Rapaport
A steamy melodrama explores whether gay men ever let go of their great loves.

Becoming Chaz
, directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
This documentary follows Chaz Bono’s transition in the public eye, with girlfriend Jennifer and mother Cher along for the ride.

We Were Here, directed by David Weissman
Ultimately uplifting documentary about 1980s San Francisco—ground zero of the AIDS epidemic—and its people.

Vito, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz
Documentary about the colorful life of film historian Vito Russo.

Wish Me Away
, directed by Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf
Heartwarming documentary about the coming-out of country musician Chely Wright.