The Summer of Miss Forbes

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

Runtime

1h 31m

Director

Donna Deitch

Cast

Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley

One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.

Runtime

1h 47m

Director

Bryan Singer

Cast

Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, Bruce Davison

The true story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man ever elected to public office. In San Francisco in the late 1970s, Harvey Milk becomes an activist for gay rights and inspires others to join him in his fight for equal rights that should be available to all Americans.

Runtime

2h 8m

Director

Gus Van Sant

Cast

Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin

Petra von Kant is a successful fashion designer -- arrogant, caustic, and self-satisfied. She mistreats Marlene (her secretary, maid, and co-designer). Enter Karin, a 23-year-old beauty who wants to be a model. Petra falls in love with Karin and invites her to move in.

Runtime

2h 4m

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Cast

Margit Carstensen, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake

Social deprivation, mental illness, addiction, sexuality and drama abound when Jake abandons his wife and kids for Ethan, a young, gay, streetwise charmer. Jake struggles to hide his identity but things come to a climax impacting the hearts and souls of all involved.

Runtime

1h 58m

Cast

Wade Radford, Leigh Sorrell, Natasha Sauer