The yearlong film series "Out of the Closet and Onto the Screen: The Many Meanings of Family" continues with two screenings in January. “Daddy & Papa," an award-winning examination of the personal, cultural, and political implications of gay fatherhood, will be shown on Tuesday, January 24. A screening of "Our House," an exploration of growing up with gay and lesbian parents, will take place on Wednesday, January 25. Both events are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Textor 102.
Candid and revealing, "Daddy & Papa" looks at some of the complex issues surrounding gay fatherhood -- including the effect of sexual orientation on children, the challenge of white gay men raising African American children, and the changing relationship of gay fathers to the gay community. In addition to being an official selection for the Sundance Film Festival, "Daddy & Papa" has garnered several honors, including an Emmy nomination for Best Documentary and a Breaking the Mold Award at the Newport International Film Festival.
To make "Our House," filmmaker Meema Spadola traveled to urban, rural, and suburban communities to profile the sons and daughters of children being raised by gay or lesbian parents. The families featured include African Americans, Latinos, Caucasians, Mormons, Jews, and Christians. "Our House" was named Best Documentary at the 2000 New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
The screenings are free and open to the public. The next "Out of the Closet" event will take place in February and feature a series of six short films. Additional screenings will take place throughout March and April.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs Center for LGBT Education, Outreach, and Services.
