39th Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival

Truth Be Told: Documentary Shorts

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Rag Dolls
Despite difficult circumstances, two Mexican women with disabilities find ways to love and take care of each other.
Icebreakers
Queer skaters at the Gay Games push the boundaries of their sport hoping that mainstream skating will one day encompass a richer spectrum of the human experience.
My Friend Kim
A terminally-ill lesbian spends her final months exploring the perils of living and dying in Connecticut.
Dancing in Tomorrowland
An unsung teen activist fights to overturn Disneyland’s ban on same-sex dancing.
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Voice Shift
In this inspiring story about identity and resilience, a transgender vocal coach helps other transgender people find their true voice.
Big Bass
A filmmaker travels back to 1997 to revisit a dream-like memory from second grade that centers around her queer identity, her legendary PE teacher, and a large plastic fish.
Q&A - Truth Be Told: Documentary Shorts
Q&A Session with filmmakers from the shorts program Truth Be Told: Documentary Shorts: Big Bass, Icebreakers, My Friend Kim, Rag Dolls, Thanks, Babs!, & Voice Shift. Moderated by Clare McCarthy.
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Fiction is great, but sometimes we need a dose of reality! These short documentaries tell some fascinating, poignant, and even surprising stories.


A Q&A session with several filmmakers follows the films!

A terminally-ill lesbian spends her final months exploring the perils of living and dying in Connecticut.

  • Year
    2026
  • Runtime
    30 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Director
    Maribeth Abrams
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