Out On Screen 1996 includes thirteen programs from which to pick and choose, plus
the Explicit series - a multi-disciplinary event focusing on censorship. For the first
time we offer a youth program. Young, Fun and Fabulous describes this collection of
videos made both by and for young people. Examining queer alternatives to the heterosexual
model of parenting is the Dyke Mom Program, also new this year. Quickies, an assortment
of hilarious and sexy shorts with the viewing pleasure of both brothers and sisters
in mind, will open the festival. For those with an even more fiery predisposition,
there are men's and women's sex programs - these nights are gender specific, but not
gender exclusive, so feel free to mix and match!
Features for this year include local film maker Ileanna Pietrobruno's Cat Swallows
Parakeet and Speaks! featuring Christine Taylor, Argentinean director Marisa Luisa
Bemberg's powerful indictment of religious and political tyranny, I, The Worst of
All and the Vancouver premiere of Todd's Verow's very controversial film, Frisk, based
on the novel by Dennis Cooper. We are also proud to present A Litany for Survival:
The Life & Work of Audre Lorde, which documents the life of the influential writer
and activist Audre Lorde.
“Vancouver’s 8th Queer Film & Video Festival.” Out on Screen, 1996.
