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“Down Low," directed by Rightor Doyle, is available Oct. 10 on demand.

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‘Down Low’ makes for painfully humorless comedy

By Gary M. Kramer

“Strange Way of Life” and “The Human Voice," directed by Pedro Almodovar, opened Oct. 4.

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A queer western on a double bill of Pedro Almodovar shorts

By Steve Erickson

The New York Film Festival's “All of Us Strangers” finds a new twist in the coming out story, one that reflects the changes in gay life since the ‘80s and the fact that many people do wait till middle age to speak openly to their parents.

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New York Film Festival stars LGBTQ directors, themes

By Steve Erickson

"The Origin of Evil," directed by Sébastien Marnier, is playing at the IFC Center and other locations in New York.

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Lesbian’s family reunion leaves more questions than answers in ‘The Origin of Evil’

By Gary M. Kramer

Bethann Hardison, who emerged as a model in New York in the 1970s, founded her own modeling agency in 1984.

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Documentaries recall the fashion legacies of Donyale Luna and Bethann Hardison

By Nicholas Boston

This image released by Netflix shows Jeffrey Mackenzie Jordan, left, and Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in a scene from "Rustin."

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‘Rustin’ puts a spotlight on a undersung civil rights hero

By Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer

Caio Macedo and Kauan Alvarenga in "Toll."

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Dozens of LGBTQ movies at Toronto International Film Festival

By Gary M. Kramer

Aristotle aka Ari (Max Pelayo) and Dante (Reese Gonzales) in "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe."

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‘Aristotle and Dante’ spotlights a coming-of-age companionship

By Gary M. Kramer

Portraits (September 9 at 7:30) features four shorts, including “Be Love/Geliebt."

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Jan Soldat’s revealing shorts showcase sexuality and emotion without shame

By Gary M. Kramer

Here's a still of Jonny, the protagonist. Credit should go to Shudder. Jonny (Kiah McKernan) in "Perpetrator."

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‘Perpetrator’ spills blood and guts in a high school world

By Steve Erickson 2

Lio Mehiel in "Mutt."

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‘Mutt’ review: Trauma overshadows a day in the life of a trans man

By Steve Erickson

"Mutt" is playing at Film Forum beginning Aug. 18.

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Q&A with ‘Mutt’ director writer/‌director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz

By Gary M. Kramer

Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez star as Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz in "Red, White & Royal Blue."

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‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ is a fairy tale come to life

By Michael Shirey

"Shortcomings," directed by Randall Park and written by Adrian Tomine, features a straight man and his lesbian best friend.

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Straight man and lesbian bond together in amusing ‘Shortcomings’ dramedy

By Gary M. Kramer

Ira Sach's "Passages" is at the IFC Center and the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

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Q&A: ‘Passages’ filmmaker Ira Sachs opens up about his ‘personal film’

By Gary M. Kramer

In "The Watermelon Woman," Cheryl Duyne starts a video documentary project investigating Fae "The Watermelon Woman" Richards' history and makes some startling discoveries.

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LGBTQ streaming: What to watch in August

By Gary M. Kramer

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Candidate for NYC Comptroller Jenifer Rajkumar addressing supporters, some holding placards, during a kickoff campaign on Nov. 21 at the Palace in Woodside.

Jenifer Rajkumar begins campaign for comptroller

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