In many cultures elders are revered and respected, but in the LGBTQ+ community they are often forgotten or overlooked. These shorts highlight stories by people who blazed a trail for LGBTQ+ people today, presenting their narratives as they grow older.
Visible
Enrique Rey / Spain, 2018
Spanish with English subtitles
A social stereotype of the LGBTQ+ community has been built around young, fun-loving individuals, never over 40. But where are the older LGBTQ+ people? Do they vanish into thin air when they turn 40?
How I Got to The Moon by Subway
Tyler Rabinowitz / USA, 2018
English without subtitles
After being diagnosed with ALS, a man goes to the hospital with his partner to record his voice bank before he loses the ability to speak.
Hank
Hongyu Li / USA, 2019
English without subtitles
Struggling with a recently opened marriage, a middle-aged gay man must decide if the relationship is worth the compromise.
Forget-Me-Not
Ferran Navarro-Beltrán / Spain, 2018
Spanish with English subtitles
Irene and Luisa are two 70-year-old women who cross paths when visiting their deceased loved ones at a cemetery.
A Great Ride
Deborah Craig / USA, 2018
English without subtitles
‘A Great Ride’ looks at lesbians who live in a LGBTQ+-friendly retirement community—living with a dynamic zest for life, determination, and humor.
The Cinematheque has level access.