Keeping the Faith
1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, Victory Arts Center

Of Men And Gods (des hommes et dieux) examines the daily existence of several Haitian men who are openly gay. Prevalent, yet still taboo, homosexuality and gay culture are allowed to flourish within the context of Haiti's Vodou religion. As "children of the gods," the men find an explanation for homosexuality as well as divine protection. Meanwhile, the AIDS epidemic looms as a continual threat and adds a disquieting degree of nihilism to their relatively optimistic attitudes. In Creole with English subtitles. Santeros Carlos offers the vision of a gay Santero, a traditional Santeria healer, from La Havana. In Spanish with English subtitles.

Of Men and Gods: Directors: Anne Lescot and Laurence Magloire; 2002, Haiti, 52 min., video
Santeros Carlos: Director: Xavier Daniel; 2002, Spain, 10 min., video


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