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Always an ally, #DollyParton gives a memorable introduction at the beginning of the “Two Doors Down” episode (or, short film) of her 2019 series DOLLY PARTON’S HEARTSTRINGS. “Back in 1977, when I wrote the song “Two Doors Down,” I was out on the road and ‘we were laughing and drinking and having a party,’ but it wasn’t always fun. And being gone all that time from my home and family, well, that was tough… But, what I found out on the road was a whole new family with bands and crews that were made up of all kinds of people who were different colors, gay, lesbian, transgender, and all different faiths. But it didn’t matter, as long as we all loved each other and got along. And we did. And we still do. Because what it all comes down to is love is love. Now, life might not always be a party. But you are better off if you can just enjoy yourself, have fun, and accept and love the people around you.” TWO DOORS DOWN is set on New Year’s Eve and follows Tyler (Andy Mientus) returning home to his conservative Southern family for his sister’s wedding. He isn’t out, and his boyfriend Cole (Michael J. Willett) is serving as the wedding planner under the watchful, and judgmental, eye of Tyler’s homophobic mother. Everything changes when Tyler is accidentally outed by a family member at the wedding rehearsal. #lgbt #tvseries

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Revisiting one of the most contested chapters in queer cinema, Emmy-winning filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz examines the complex history surrounding William Friedkin’s CRUISING (1980) and the real-world events that shaped its enduring legacy in MINESHAFT: THE CRUISING MURDERS. The #documentary will be featured at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival on September 11, 2026 at International Village. Tickets are now available! #vqff2026 #vancouver #filmfestival #gaymovies

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The 1929 #musical short ST. LOUIS BLUES is thought to be the only surviving film footage of bisexual blues icon Bessie Smith performing. It also features an all Black cast, and is based on the 1914 hit American song "St. Louis Blues" by W.C. Handy.
 The film follows a fictitious Bessie as she discovers her husband has been unfaithful. She forces the woman out of her apartment, confronts her husband, then pours herself a shot and sings the #blues after he walks out. #filmhistory #bessiesmith #lgbt