21685: (Hermantin)Of Men and Gods showing in Miami (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: leonie hermantin <lhermantin@hotmail.com>

You are Invited to our first event in film
At Citronelle 7300 Biscayne Blvd.
Wednesday May 5th 2004 at 8pm

Of men and gods
(des hommes et des dieux)
A film by Anne Lescot and Laurence Magloire
52 minutes - Haïti - 2002


This documentary shot in Haiti is about homosexuals and queer people in
Vodou. The encounter of these two worlds leads us into a powerful, mystical
and symbolic environment where freedom of being, of existing, and of
incarnating the gods is expressed through theatrics and deep emotion.
Through this we learn of the need these men have to find meaning to their
lives in a society where homosexuality is still a taboo subject.  Through
Vodou, some homosexual Haitians find an explanation to their sexuality, and
regard themselves as “children” of the gods, therefore being provided with
protection.
This same divine protection is also what forces the civilian society to
accept and respect to some extend these men.
This film is a long journey, exploring a very sensitive topic with the help
of touching characters bearing a will to live and to be who they are
regardless the obstacles met on their way.
©DIGITALLM 2002

« This impressive documentary sheds light on a previously unexplored area –
the intersection of homosexuality and Haitian Voudou – In a society in which
homosexuality is still taboo, directors Lescot and Magloire have found
articulate subjects who reveal how Voudou beliefs inform their understanding
of their own sexuality and help secure their place within Haitian culture. »
the New Festival, 14th New-York Gay and Lesbian Film


Co Director Laurence Magloire will be present
Free admission

For information Call (786) 267-0458

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