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New York LGBTQ+ film festival will give Arizonans free viewings after Trump kills Phoenix festival

Arizona residents will be able to view a selection of the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival's 130 films online and for free.

And the Winners of the 2019 NewFest LGBTQ Film Festival Are...

New York's LGBTQ film festival announced its jury and audience awards.

NewFest to Offer Dustin Lance Black, Brandi Carlile, & More

The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival will showcase a variety of narrative films and documentaries highlighting the diversity of the community.

NewFest to Feature All-Trans Reading of 'Brokeback Mountain'

The event will be livestreamed free October 18, with donations suggested to benefit NewFest and the New York City Anti-Violence Project.

NewFest's 2020 Lineup Includes 'Summer of 85' and Kate Winslet

New York's LGBTQ+ festival announced a virtual lineup with a few drive-in experiences.

New York’s NewFest 2023 Can’t Miss Films: View the Full Lineup

George C. Wolfe’s Rustin opens the LGBTQ+ film festival while the Annette Bening-starrer Nyad is named U.S. Centerpiece.

The World's First 'Leather Daddy' Superhero Has Arrived in 'Cubby'

Mark Blane's new film features a fantastical hero, Leather-Man, in the mold of Tom of Finland.

‘Mayor Pete,’ ‘Passing,’ Madonna to be Centered at NewFest 2021

The festival celebrates its 33rd anniversary with a special hybrid edition featuring both virtual and in-person events.

Elm Street's Mark Patton: Hollywood Is Still a Homophobic Nightmare

The gay star of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge recounts his story in a sweeping new doc that ranges from the AIDS crisis to (ongoing) bias in Tinseltown.

In 'May December,' Todd Haynes again delves into the dark complexities of being human

The filmmaker continues his career-long arc of investigating complicated women and cultural norms.

‘State of Firsts’ captures the history of Sarah McBride’s rise as the first transgender member of Congress

The new documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday.

13 LGBTQ+ TV Shows and Movies to Watch in September

Here are the shows and films for your queer viewing pleasure.

Commemorating Two Forgotten Figures of Stonewall-Era Gay Film

Before marriage equality was even a pipe dream, filmmakers like Shan Sayles and Monroe Beehler were creating beautiful works of gay love.

Kenya Banned This Gay Documentary — It Will Now Stream Across Africa

The documentary, which follows a man over five years, was banned due to its positive representation of LGBTQ+ lives and same-sex marriage. 

'Building a Bridge' Between Catholic Church and LGBTQ+ Community

Is the gulf unbridgeable? Father James Martin and the filmmakers behind a new documentary don't think so.

Rock Hudson Documentary Gets Stirring New Queer Trailer

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed comes to HBO and Max on June 28.

All the LGBTQ+ highlights of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

An Orthodox rabbi who's also a drag queen, lesbian songstress Janis Ian, and gay Beatles manager Brian Epstein are among the subjects of films in the fest.

NewFest Pride Reveals Lineup for its 3rd Annual Summer Film Series

The 5-day festival will include nine feature films, panels, virtual screenings, and social events.

Black Trans Homeless Youth Emanates Strength in Clip From 'Pier Kids'

The documentary about Black queer youth at the Christopher Street Pier plays at the Bentonville Film Festival next week. 

Bringing Lesbian Stories in India to Light

The Advocate sits down for an interview with the queer writer and director of Devi (Goddess), the Outfest award winner for Best Narrative Short Film.