PAT ROCCO DARED
Director: Bob Christie, Morris Chapdelaine
90 min
In the 1970’s Playboy magazine dubbed Pat Rocco the King of the Nudies, but he is much more than an erotic filmmaker. Rocco is an activist, artist, filmmaker, and entertainer. He’s the whole Hollywood package, with one more story to tell: his own. Audiences will be amazed and inspired by the things that Rocco dared to do. .
IN THE MEAT RACK
Director: koitz
60 min
One of the most famous gay cruising destinations in the world and one of the most controversial areas of land, this mecca of manlove has a history that expands past sex. Inspiring art, providing a place of solace and community, the Meat Rack deserves to be acknowledged for its importsnt impact on queer culture for many decades.
FORT
Director: Ryan Harman, Craig Hunter
8 min
FORT Is a short, experimental process film documenting beach trips taken by co-directors Craig Hunter and Ryan Harman. They build forts with sheets, rubber bands, and materials (like driftwood) scavenged from the shore. These temporary shelters become oasis for sunbathing, relaxing, and listening to music together. FORT Deliberately subverts and disregards both chronology and geography to focus on the very process of constructing a beach fort.