Heart of Broadway, May 06, 2012 | Boston LGBT Film Festival 2012

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Director

Josh Rosenzweig

Year

2011

Run Time

57

min

Country

USA

Language

English

PROGRAM Time

minutes

CONTENT WARNING:

Heart of Broadway goes inside Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for a look at the organization, which, by drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of the American theater community, since 1988 has raised more than $195 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States. The special takes viewers backstage and behind the scenes for conversations with key players who reveal what makes this one of the most influential organizations in the world. Featured celebrities, who've repeatedly and graciously

This film is presented in English with English subtitles.

Heart of Broadway goes inside Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for a look at the organization, which, by drawing upon the talents, resources, and generosity of the American theater community, since 1988 has raised more than $195 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States. The special takes viewers backstage and behind the scenes for conversations with key players who reveal what makes this one of the most influential organizations in the world. Featured celebrities, who’ve repeatedly and graciously donated their time and talents to Broadway Cares, include Denis O’Hare, Marc Kudisch, Jerry Mitchell, Tom Viola, Judith Light, Jen Cody, Terrence McNally, Lillias White, Kathleen Chalfant, Billy Porter, and Ann Harada.

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Liberty

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Lawrence Milano

10 min

English

USA

A short documentary exploring a young man's journey in Pittsburgh as one of the city's most promising drag queens. In this film, we learn about the close minded environment he fled from to come to a city that is more welcoming to the gay and lesbian community. We are also introduced to Pittsburgh's drag scene and the wonderful and fabulous characters our protagonist has met throughout the years.

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