When I Knew Screening
Jun. 10th, 2008 08:23 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
wwcitizenA new HBO documentary film, based on a book with the same title, is coming out called, When I Knew, in which hundreds of people talk about when they realized they were gay. The screening was preceded by acknowledgements of all the leaders at Time Warner who made the book a reality through the film.
It was a funny, moving, heart-breaking, enlightenin film showcasing elements of every gay person's story. The moment they knew they were gay becomes clearer once they acknowledge and can say, "Yep, I'm gay. That's why I want to hold his hand, kiss him, and spend every waking and sleeping moment with him. Now it all makes sense.". I'm considering capturing at least one entry or two of "When I Knew" in a simple and brief homage to the authors of the book, but more importantly for myself.
I had been to another screening like this at HBO with the same friend, Bob, last fall, which was, I must admit, more inspiring and affirming. But Bob's partner and Matthew came to this one this time, too. The film last night was followed by a panel of GLBT leaders from NY/NJ to discuss the film for about 45 minutes. I could have kicked one of them right off the stage, but the other five were great.
It was great to see this kind of movie with a large group of people with similar experiences and histories. Then to leave with friends to discuss the film, the topic, and panel discussion afterwards over dinner (at Uncle Nick's on 9th - fab) together. Great evening.
It was a funny, moving, heart-breaking, enlightenin film showcasing elements of every gay person's story. The moment they knew they were gay becomes clearer once they acknowledge and can say, "Yep, I'm gay. That's why I want to hold his hand, kiss him, and spend every waking and sleeping moment with him. Now it all makes sense.". I'm considering capturing at least one entry or two of "When I Knew" in a simple and brief homage to the authors of the book, but more importantly for myself.
I had been to another screening like this at HBO with the same friend, Bob, last fall, which was, I must admit, more inspiring and affirming. But Bob's partner and Matthew came to this one this time, too. The film last night was followed by a panel of GLBT leaders from NY/NJ to discuss the film for about 45 minutes. I could have kicked one of them right off the stage, but the other five were great.
It was great to see this kind of movie with a large group of people with similar experiences and histories. Then to leave with friends to discuss the film, the topic, and panel discussion afterwards over dinner (at Uncle Nick's on 9th - fab) together. Great evening.
