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Gay Parenting

May 8, 2011 - 1:30pm, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
In honor of Mother’s Day we are screening three short films on LGBT Parenting. Mama Mama, Papa Papa explores the issues around gay parenting in Switzerland from the perspective of both parents and children. Living Adoption: Gay Parents Speak tells the story of gay adoption from the parent's perspective and A Family Portrait shows us that challenges that a couple faces raising children.

This screening will be taking place in ALFOND AUDITORIUM.
The Gay Parenting Program is sponsored by Star Island LGBTQ Conference and Mama Mama, Papa, Papa has been sponsored by Swissnex Boston, The Swiss Consulate in Boston.

Co-presented by: Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.
 

Films in this program

A Family Portrait

Jeffrey Haig and Melissa Leu, 15min, USA, 2011, English
A Family Portrait follows two men as they discover the meaning of love, social expectations and what it is to be a family in 21st century America. A story about a gay couple raising two young children, the documentary shows their will to overcome societal challenges using the power of timeless family values.… More info
Appears in: Gay Parenting

Living Adoption: Gay Parents Speak

Deborah C. Hoard, 23min, USA, 2010, English
The film explores the issue of LGBT parenting with a compelling cast of adoptive parents who tackle issues ranging from the process of adoption, to being a conspicuous family, parenting teens and helping children develop their identity.… More info
Appears in: Gay Parenting

Mama Mama, Papa Papa

Remo Hegglin and Cesare Macri, 56min, Switzerland, 2011,
A documentary about gay and lesbian parents in Switzerland and their children, their rights, duties and everyday worries – with critical statements by radical advocates of traditional family models.… More info
Appears in: Gay Parenting