The Normal Heart is a powerful drama that tells the story of the onset of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s. It follows the efforts of activists and doctors as they fight against the indifference and prejudice of the government and the medical community.
A group of queer best friends gather in Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter. However, this year might be their last summer in gay paradise due to unforeseen circumstances. As they navigate their friendships and relationships, they face challenges and discover the true meaning of love and friendship. Will they be able to make the most out of their time in Fire Island? Find out in this heartwarming and comedic movie.
Stonewall is a movie set in 1969, depicting the events leading up to the Stonewall riots in New York City. It follows a young man who is caught in between his personal struggles and the larger fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The story revolves around the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Manhattan, and the events that unfolded when the police raided the establishment.
Gay Sex in the 70s is a documentary that delves into the vibrant and liberating gay sexual revolution that took place in New York City during the 1970s. The film explores various aspects of the LGBTQ+ community's history, including the Stonewall Riot, gay bars, bathhouses, cruising spots, and the overall culture of sexual freedom and exploration. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the documentary sheds light on a transformative era in LGBTQ+ history.
Longtime Companion follows the lives of a group of friends in Manhattan as they navigate the challenges and tragedies of the early years of the AIDS epidemic. It explores themes of friendship, love, loss, and the impact of the deadly disease on the LGBTQ+ community.
Parting Glances follows the story of Michael and Robert, a gay couple in New York City, as they navigate their relationship amidst the challenges of living with AIDS. The movie explores themes of love, friendship, and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on the LGBTQ+ community.
When a man travels to Fire Island for a summer getaway, he becomes entangled in a web of crime and deceit, ultimately leading to a thrilling and suspenseful journey of self-discovery.
Last Summer is a dramatic movie about the experiences of a group of teenagers during the summer of 1969. It explores themes of sexual attraction, rivalry, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. The story follows a 15-year-old girl who navigates through new relationships, sexual experimentation, and the complexities of teenage life. The movie delves into dark and intense moments, including instances of sadism and sexual assault. Set against the backdrop of Long Island, New York, the film captures the essence of summer and the longing for love and self-discovery.
A House Is Not A Disco peers with empathy and curiosity into the present-day life experiences of those who live, work, and pursue a season of pleasure in the world's most radically queer, "homo-normative" community: Fire Island Pines.
Previously lost exploitation film which chronicles the sexual journey of a teenager who introduces her own family to the liberated ways of the free love rebellion.
When Ocean Meets Sky is a documentary that delves into the rich history of the gay community in Fire Island. From its early days as a safe haven for LGBTQ individuals to its evolution into a popular vacation destination, the film takes viewers on a journey through the struggles and triumphs of the community. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, When Ocean Meets Sky provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the impact of Fire Island on the gay rights movement.
An Irish radical turns East Coast bootlegger during Prohibition.
From the first Native Americans until the late nineteenth century, uncertainty and transience dominated the behavior of visitors to the Great South Bay. Over the last century, this beach "community" has evolved into a varied and complex mix of people and ideas that interact with each other and the natural beach environment. Spanning 150 years of Fire Island history, this documentary tells the story of this unique Island only forty miles from New York City. From shipwrecks to gay parades, Fire Island has been a hideaway for generations of people.
Previously lost sexploitation melodrama following Millicent Redmond, a woman who hosts annual raucous and sexually licentious reunion parties for her former sorority sisters and their lovers at her cushy beach house.
Fire Island '79 is a bold and intimate portrait of a man's journey to discover his own identity and desires during the summer of 1979 on Fire Island. Fueled by self-discovery, sexual awakening, and personal liberation, this movie offers a provocative glimpse into the experiences of the gay community in that era. Through a series of encounters and exploration, the protagonist embarks on a transformative journey that challenges societal norms and explores the complexities of human desires.
Fresh out of a long-term relationship, Mac leaves Oregon for a summer on Fire Island and must decide if he can handle his eccentric new housemates on the mythical Island of Misfit Boys.
When his best friend and creative partner suddenly couples off and moves away, an ambitious New York drag queen determined for the limelight must reinvent himself or risk becoming an irrelevant solo act both onstage and off.
A collection of 6 gay-oriented short-films. Two main themes are explored here: The homo-eroticism of "Twilight of the Gods", "SPF 2000" & "Dirty Baby Does Fire Island" (the latter follows a plastic-doll as she explores sex & drugs on the beach) --to the campy and outrageous humour of "My Body", "Boot Camp", and "Karen Black Like Me" (the latter follows the plight of a gay-man and his possessed sex-toy).
A high-octane satirical look at gay men as seen from a very unique POV. Dirty Baby washed up on the shore of the Fire Island Pines and what she witnesses defies description.
Leather-Queen George will be there, bragging about his rubber bed sheets. So will The Lavender Guru, a loquacious flower child incessantly babbling hippie-speak. Bobby, who's "new to this whole thing", will be having a panic attack and Bike-Boy Fernando will be showing off his new Prince Albert. Yet despite Peter and Buddy's relationship disintegrating right before our eyes, the party will be a smashing success - especially their inevitable end-of-the-romance tussle on the floor. Described by many as a low-budget version of "The Boys In The Band".