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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH
named BEST DOCUMENTARY at the
2007 INTERNATIONAL GAY FILM AWARDS
a.k.a THE GLITTER AWARDS
Hollywood, CA, May 27, 2007: – THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH
(USA, 2006) was named Best Documentary at The 2007 International Gay
Film Awards, also known as the Glitter Awards. The award, voted on
by the gay press as well as foreign and domestic gay and lesbian
film festivals, is given for “outstanding achievement of work that
narrates true gay life events in an original, controversial manner.”
Produced and directed by John Catania and Charles Ignacio, THE LADY
IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH is an affectionate and entertaining
tribute to actor, writer, director, and leading lady, Charles Busch.
The feature documentary dubbed by The Village Voice as a "drag to
riches story," casts the artist’s fascinating life as a triumphant
tale of drive and perseverance.
Previous awards for THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH include
Best Documentary at the 2006 Austin Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, and
the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Fire Island Film &
Video Festival. THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH had its world
premiere at the 4th Annual Tribeca Film Festival in April 2005 and
was released theatrically in March 2006. Its North American
television premiere was on Sundance Channel where it continues to
air through summer 2008. DVD distribution is by Docurama, the only
label dedicated exclusively to bringing critically acclaimed and
cutting-edge documentary films to the home entertainment
marketplace.
Other 2007 Glitter winners include—Indie Film Award and Gay Press
Award: QUINCEANERA, Best Foreign Film
Award: THE BLOSSOMING OF MAXIMO OLIVEROS (Philippines), Best
Picture: THE HISTORY BOYS. For acting in films with a predominantly
gay theme, the winners are—Best Actor: Paul Dawson (SHORBUS), Best
Actress: Dame Judy Dench (NOTES ON A SCANDAL), Best Supporting
Actor: Chalo Gonzales (QUINCEANERA), Best Supporting Actress: Parkey
Posey (ADAM & STEVE).
Now in its fifth year, the International Gay Film Awards is designed
to recognize and celebrate gay themed theatrical motion pictures.
This year's ceremony was held Saturday, May 26th at the Studio
Plaza, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, and was hosted by actor/comedian
Jason Stuart. Presenters included Oscar™-nominated actress Sally
Kirkland, actors Luenell (Borat), Alexandra Paul (Christine), Joe
Souza (Naked Boys Singing), Donna D’Errico and Jason Simmons
(Baywatch), and John Waters staple, Mink Stole (Pink Flamingoes,
Hairspray, A Dirty Shame).
Information about the 2007 International Gay Film Awards can be
found at www.hollywoodindependents.com.
For more information about THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH,
including full media kit with downloadable images of Charles Busch,
go to www.TheLadyinQuestion.com, or write to:
info@2lions.net.
CONTACT:
John Catania
info@2lions.net
917-379-2435
www.TheLadyinQuestion.com
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Charles Ignacio
Director/Programmer
TheLadyinQuestion.com
www.chillfest.org
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