Spring 2009 Film Series!!!

The following are small blurbs about the Spring 2009 Film Series brought to you by your friendly neighborhood Women's Resource Center:

Crazy Love
Feb 4, 7pm
The disturbing true story of an obsessive relationship gone awry in 1950s New York between Burt Pugach, a married lawyer, and his twenty-something mistress, Linda Riss. In a shocking reversal of the traditional "woman scorned" formula, it was Pugach who came unglued when Riss broke up with him -- and the subsequent fallout made headlines across the country.

The Aggressives
Feb 18, 7pm
The lives of six “aggressive” lesbians who strive to be as masculine as possible in lifestyle and appearance. From prison to the underground ball scene, where lesbians compete for lead “AG” status, this film reveals a largely hidden subculture.

No Secret Anymore
Mar 4, 7pm
Del and Phyllis creating coalitions that the prevailing belief that lesbians were illegal, immoral and sick. Phyllis and Del did the groundbreaking work on lesbian mothers, sex education, family violence, and more.

Bi the Way
Mar 11, 7pm
A documentary that investigates the recent rise in the “whatever” phenomenon exploring the changing sexual landscape of America in a bizarre and hilarious road trip, pursuing the bisexual fad. It takes viewers on every adventure from sex parks to swinger’s parties to tag with the kids.

Playing Unfair
Mar 25, 7pm
Coverage of women’s sports lags far behind men’s, and focuses on female athlete’s femininity and sexuality over their achievement on the court and field. While female athleticism challenges gender norms, women athletes are still shown in tradition roles that reaffirm their femininity.

Daughter of Danang
Apr1, 7pm
In 1975, as the Vietnam War was wending, thousands of orphans and Amerasian children were brought to the United States as part of “Operation Babylift.” Heidi Bub, a married woman now living in with kids, and her Vietnamese mother, Mai Thi Kim, reunite after being separated for 22 years.

Made in L.A.
Apr 15, 7pm
Made in L.A. follows the remarkable story of three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic labor protections from trendy clothing retailer Forever 21. In intimate observational style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are gradually transformed by the experience.

Unborn in the USA
May 6, 7pm
A revealing and provocative look into the deep secrets and deep pockets of the pro-life movement. This documentary weaves a riveting story from more that 70 exclusive interviews with pro-life activisits and seldom-seen archival footage to document one of the most controversial social movements in American history.