VINTAGE: Families of Value


1h 12m 1995

Brief Synopsis

Sexuality is a point of departure in this self-reflexive examination of the psychic space of the family, as seen through the eyes of three sets of African American, gay and lesbian siblings - including the filmmaker and his younger brother. The subjects were involved in the filmmaking process over a

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

Synopsis

Sexuality is a point of departure in this self-reflexive examination of the psychic space of the family, as seen through the eyes of three sets of African American, gay and lesbian siblings - including the filmmaker and his younger brother. The subjects were involved in the filmmaking process over a 5-year period in which they explored each other's intimate views on topics including: parenting, sibling rivalry, sexual identity and homophobia, HIV/AIDS, and histories of abuse, as well as love and possibilities for redemption.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 12m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 17-24, 1995.

Shown at MIX 95: New York Lesbian & Gay Experimental Film/Video Festival November 2-12, 1995.

Shown at New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 6-16, 1996.

Shown in Los Angeles (American Cinematheque) as part of series "The Alternative Screen: A Forum for Independent Film Exhibition & Beyond..." May 9, 1996.

Shown in New York City (Whitney Museum of American Art) as part of program "Lesbian Genders" April 17 - May 26, 1996.

16mm

color