Cherishing All The Children Equally |
Explores the issues behind the exclusion of Irish lesbians and gay men from the Hibernian-run St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City and the genesis of the city's first inclusive St. Patrick's parade in Sunnyside/Woodside Queens in March 2000. For over 13 years, members of Lavender and Green Alliance, and ILGO have been prevented from participating in and celebrating their Irish heritage during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade celebrations in New York. This changed in the year 2000 with New York's first "all inclusive" parade. This event was not only the first time that lesbians and gays marched openly in a parade, it was also the first time that people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds were invited to celebrated Irish culture, whether Irish by birth, heritage, or simply by affection. This videotape documents the events of this historic day and contains interviews with organizers discussing the parade origins and significance.
Editing: Lyell Davies Bainne Claba Productions 9 min. |
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Dublin and Cork, Why Not New York? |
From County Cork, Ireland, to spokesperson for the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization (ILGO) in New York, Áine Duggan discusses the prejudice behind the decade-long exclusion of Irish lgbt people from New York’s 5th Avenue Saint Patrick’s parade.
Camera: Mark Corcoran, Inteview: Dian Kilian Editing: Lyell Davies 20 min. |
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Being Patricia |
A profile of transgender Irishwoman Patricia Harrington. Pat discusses growing up as a boy in the Irish enclave of Jackson Heights, Queens. Her early “outward” successes in education and her career in a large metropolitan hospital contrast with her heartfelt desire to be herself. Pat candidly recounts the decision to transition from male to female.
Camera: Lyell Davies and Brendan Keane Interview: Brendan Fay Editing: Lyell Davies and Brendan Fay. 22 min. |
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Punk Nurse |
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The story of John Fiddler, an Irish immigrant who reflects on his life's journey from the Dublin punk scene to his current work as a nurse in the burn unit of a busy New York hospital. Camera: Lyell Davies and Mark Corcoran Interview: Brendan Fay Editing: Lyell Davies and Mary Manhardt. 20 min. |
A Month’s Mind |
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On October 11th, 2001, one month after franciscan friar Mychal Judge died n the World Trade Center attacks, his friends gathered to commemorate his life. This memorial celebrated the Mychal Judge who was much more than the hero Fire Department Chaplain familiar in the mainstream media. Here, in the stories told by friends he made in all the different parts of his astonishing life -- parishioners, people in recovery, politicians, people living with AIDS, firefighters, the homeless, Irish American musicians, and gay activists -- a complex, real Mychal Judge emerges, the peoples Mychal Judge.
Direction: Brendan Fay Camera: Mark Corcoran. Editing: Mary Manhardt 45 min. |
Danny Boy |
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Co-founder of the Queens Lesbian and Gay Pride Committee, which organizes the borough's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride parade, District Leader and public school teacher Danny Dromm tells his story of growing up and coming out in an Irish American home in the 1970's and reflects on 30 years of community activism. Research: Brendan Fay Camera: Lyell Davies and Mark Corcoran Interview: Brendan Fay Editing: Lyell Davies. 25 min. |
Remembering Robert |
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A conversation with Stanley and Kathleen Rygor, parents of prominent New York AIDS activist and ACT-UP spokesperson Robert Rygor. In Remembering Robert, the Rygors, from their New York home, candidly recount the challenges of homophobia and AIDS as they come to terms with their son’s sexual orientation, AIDS diagnosis, and tragic death. A story of healing and reconciliation and the transformation of a father's grief into action for change. Remembering Robert has been screened as part of a number of international film festivals. Direction: Mark Corcoran, Lyell Davies, and Brendan Fay, Camera: Corcoran Interview: Brendan Fay Editing Lyell Davies Music: Scott MX Turner and Robert Rygor. 22 min. |
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First Rate Fairy: A Conversation with Jim Reilly |
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First Rate Fairy: A Conversation with Jim Reilly The story of Jim’s discharge from the U.S. Navy, his involvement with the early gay rights organization, the Mattachine Society, and the emerging lesbian and gay liberation movement which culminated in the Stonewall riots. Jim's story speaks of the personal loss of friends and family to the AIDS crisis in the early eighties and of his activist spirit that has led him to challenge his current employer, the NYC Metropolitan Transit Authority, for domestic partner benefits.
Camera: Mark Corcoran Interview and Research: Brendan Fay Editing: Lyell Davies |
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A Movement of the Spirit: The John McNeill Story |
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Roman Catholic priest. Jesuit for 40 years. Pioneering gay theologian. Internationaland spiritual quide.. John McNeill reflects on his life's journey from his Irish Catholic childhood in Buffalo, his experiences as a prisoner of war, and his life's passion for justice and equality for LGBT people. With rare honesty, John tenderly recounts his relationship with Charlie and his hopes for equality and justice.
Camera: Mary Arce Interview and Research: Brendan Fay Editing: Lyell Davies 25 min. |
