Thursday, November 6
Piper’s Alley
7:30 PM
Laurie Lynd
Canada, 2007
90 min
Sports commentator Eric (Tom Cavanagh of NBC's Ed and Scrubs) and his lawyer boyfriend Sam (Ben Shenkman of Angels in America) happily live a gay– but discreet–lifestyle. That is, until Scot, Sam’s brother’s dead girlfriend’s abandoned kid (stay with us, here), flaunting purple boas and full makeup, flamboyantly turns their world upside down. Eric and Sam are given custody of Scot while they try to track down his legal guardian. As they draw the line on personal expression and try to teach the abundantly self-assured Scot how to be a “proper” boy, the cautious couple is forced to confront their own deep-rooted insecurities and fears. As 11-year-old Scot, Noah Bernett clearly steals the show, as he is everything a young, budding queen should be: vibrant, confident, and ever so fashionable.
After the screening, break out your purple boa and celebrate with us at a nearby reception at Salon 1800 (157 W. North Ave.), with hors d’oeuvres and an open bar courtesy of Blue Moon and Three Olives Vodka.
ADMISSION: Film Only $15 non-member / $13 members
Film & Gala $40 non-member / $38 members