TOP DRAWER SHORTS has become a festival favorite over the past several years, and we're excited to share this wonderful collection of short films virtually. We received special permission from each of these fantastic filmmakers to offer their work over the entire course of our festival - DUNGAREES, TREACLE, OUT ON THE INSIDE, 6:23AM, OLD HEN, THE NAME OF THE SON, LAST SUMMER WITH UNCLE IRA, and LUKEWARM. When you're done watching, don't forget to cast your votes! You can access this package of shorts from Oct. 9 at 5pm until Oct. 15 at 11:45pm.
LAST SUMMER WITH UNCLE IRA Synopsis: In the summer of 1991, a closeted teenager's mother nudges him to reconnect with his uncle, who is dying from HIV/AIDS. His uncle wants to talk about their shared identity before time runs out, but he might not be ready to take that step… (Only available via virtual screenings. as part of TOP DRAWER SHORTS VOL #1.)
- Year2020
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorKatie Ennis & Gary Jaffe
TOP DRAWER SHORTS has become a festival favorite over the past several years, and we're excited to share this wonderful collection of short films virtually. We received special permission from each of these fantastic filmmakers to offer their work over the entire course of our festival - DUNGAREES, TREACLE, OUT ON THE INSIDE, 6:23AM, OLD HEN, THE NAME OF THE SON, LAST SUMMER WITH UNCLE IRA, and LUKEWARM. When you're done watching, don't forget to cast your votes! You can access this package of shorts from Oct. 9 at 5pm until Oct. 15 at 11:45pm.
LAST SUMMER WITH UNCLE IRA Synopsis: In the summer of 1991, a closeted teenager's mother nudges him to reconnect with his uncle, who is dying from HIV/AIDS. His uncle wants to talk about their shared identity before time runs out, but he might not be ready to take that step… (Only available via virtual screenings. as part of TOP DRAWER SHORTS VOL #1.)
- Year2020
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorKatie Ennis & Gary Jaffe
