hi Rhonda
This may be a long shot but we have a film called Paradise Bent which
talks about the culture of homosexuality in Samoa.
Here is a short description: the 'full descriptionis on our website
"This is one of the first explorations of the Samoan fa'afafines,
boys who are raised as girls, fulfilling a traditional role in Samoan
culture. The film shows how in the large Samoan family there may be
one or two fa'afafines who are not only accepted but appreciated.
They cheerfully share the women's traditional work of cooking,
cleaning and caring for children and the elderly. Today's fa'afafines
are becoming more westernized and look more like drag queens."
It was produced ten years ago but it's timeless, I think.
Sue
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On Mar 15, 2010, at 8:27 PM, Rosen, Rhonda J. wrote:
Hi,
It is late and I’m just blanking out….I have a faculty member who is
looking for a current film on the explanation and causes of
homosexuality. For some reason, I’m just coming up with either old
stuff (before 2004 let’s say) or non-educational stuff –no feature
film titles…. He’s looking for biological reasons, “gay” gene….and
social causes, (nature v nurture)
Anybody ?
Thanks,
rhonda
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