NewFest, New York’s LGBTQ+ film festival, kicks off tonight with one of the most prominent documentaries of the fall. Mayor Pete, directed by Jesse Moss, goes behind the scenes and on the stump wit…
, directed by Jesse Moss, goes behind the scenes and on the stump with Pete Buttigieg as he became the first openly gay major presidential candidate, vying for the Democratic nomination. Buttigieg’s campaign was unusual not only because of his gay identity, but for his résumé: his background in elective office was limited to serving as the mayor of South Bend, Indiana .
, directed by T.J. Parsell. The film shines a rare spotlight on “lesbian women who have long been hidden behind the curtain of the country music industry, all while working with big-name artists and making major contributions to the scene.”The documentary came about after Parsell relocated to a town synonymous with country music.
“I was immediately struck by these women and their journeys. I couldn’t imagine a more repressive industry than country music,” Parsell says. “How did they do? Did they hide – if they were able to – and what did it cost them. I had a ton of questions I wanted to ask.”
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