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This exciting new documentary takes a unique look at an Irish community once hidden by religious and traditional prejudices. Being gay in Ireland was once a crime, now Irish laws give gay and lesbians complete equality with heterosexuals. 'The Happy Gordons' explores the reasons for this sudden change of heart. Three gay Irish emigrants living in New York recount their stories of why they left Ireland because they were gay and why emigration is such a big part of the Irish culture. Humorous and innovative 'The Happy Gordons' uses theatre and music, exciting footage of Gay Pride marches in Dublin and Belfast, the St. Patrick's Day demo in New York and lots of interesting interviews to keep those who watch it totally absorbed. For anyone who has an interest in the diversity of Irish culture this must be the most compelling documentary to come from Northern Ireland, ever.
PAULA CRICKARD
After leaving Northern Ireland Paula worked with Community Access TV in Sydney, Australia and has been involved in several alternative projects.
Contributors:
Billy Quinn - Controversial gay Irish artist and campaigner living in New York.
Brendan Fay - Arrested for demonstrating against the exclusion of the Irish lesbian and gay Organisation (ILGO), from the St Patrick's Day Parade in New York.
Tarlach McNialles - Once a member of Sinn Fein in Belfast, now living in New York.
Kieran Rose - Founder member of the gay and lesbian Equality Network, Dublin, Ireland.
Anne Maguire - New York lesbian activist.
Cherry Smith - lesbian Poet and journalist from Northern Ireland.
Carol Nelson and Maria Walshe - Award winning lesbian pop duo ZRAZY
Featuring Peter Quigley dancing The Happy Gordons.
Special Highlights:
President of Ireland Mary Robinson's reception for 32 gays and lesbians at her home in Dublin, a major turning point in the campaign for equality.
St Patrick's Day, New York, 120 gays and lesbians are arrested for challenging their exclusion from the parade, our camera caught it all.
The latest gay Pride marches in Dublin and Belfast.
Excerpts from the acclaimed play -Green, Orange and Pink- by Dublin playwright Conall Morrison, performed by Belfast actor Ruairi Conaghan.
All music written and performed by Zrazy.
CONTRIBUTORS
Billy Quinn - Controversial gay Irish artist and HIV campaigner living in
New York.
Brendan Fay - Arrested for demonstrating against the exclusion of the
Irish Lesbian and Gay Organisation (ILGO), from the St
Patrick's Day Parade in New York.
Tarlach McNialles - Once a member of Sinn Féin in Belfast, now
living in New York.
Kieran Rose - Founder member of the Gay and Lesbian Equality
Network, Dublin, Ireland.
Anne Maguire - New York lesbian activist.
Cherry Smith - Lesbian Poet and Journalist from Northern Ireland.
Carol Nelson and Maria Walshe - Award winning Lesbian pop duo ZRAZY.
Featuring Peter Quigley dancing The Happy Gordons.
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
President of Ireland Mary Robinson's reception for 32 gays and lesbians at her home in Dublin, a major turning point in the campaign for equality.
St. Patrick's Day, New York, 120 gays and lesbians are arrested for challenging their exclusion from the parade - our camera caught it all.
The latest Gay Pride marches in Dublin and Belfast.
Excerpts from the acclaimed play "Green, Orange and Pink" by Dublin playwright Conall Morrison, performed by Belfast actor Ruairi Conaghan.
All music written and performed by Zrazy.
Financially supported by the Cultural Traditions Media Fund, Community Relations Council & the Arts Council of Ireland. Broadcast PBS New York, SBS Australia. Exhibited in Belfast at Northern Visions. Festivals: London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, New York Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, Los Angeles Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, San Francisco Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, Galway Film Fleadh, South Africa Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. WINNER, 7th International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, Paris.
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