2000 Queer Youth Video Project

Part Of: Entertainment Moving Image Collection; Documentary Moving Image Collection

Scope and Content: From sleeve: "10 youth were chosen to make their first video. They learned how to develop a script, use a camera and edit their tape in an environment free from censorship. These works all have a vital message about being young and queer in 2000..." 1. "Isoceles" (Heather Childs, 2000, 6 min.) -- …

Part Of: Entertainment Moving Image Collection; Documentary Moving Image Collection

Physical Description: 1 videocassette (35 min., 41 sec.) : VHS, Fuji, T-90, SP, col., NTSC, 4:3, sd., stereo ; 1/2 inch + 1 original packaging

Scope and Content: From sleeve: "10 youth were chosen to make their first video. They learned how to develop a script, use a camera and edit their tape in an environment free from censorship. These works all have a vital message about being young and queer in 2000..." 1. "Isoceles" (Heather Childs, 2000, 6 min.) -- Watch out when your ex falls for the same girl as you. 2. "What About Me" (Sara and Elena Evans, 2000, 7 min.) -- If you're young, queer and on the street, will anyone see you? 3. "One Step Away..." (Scribbles and Bits Collective, 2000, 7 min.) -- A ssupenseful day in the life of a boy who's a step further out of the closet. 4. "Juju & Amanda" (Christina Strang, 2000, 5 min.) -- A young transsexual prostitute runs into an old friend, and they discuss life, love and sex. 5. "Caught" (Fania Schwebel, 2000, 3 min.) -- On a bright and sunny day, a young tomboy plays a game of Frisbee. 6. "Sham" (Nicholas Flood, 5 min.) -- In gritty black and white reality, Sham explores the limitations and inaccuracy of labels and sexual identity.

Notes: Contains original packaging : 1 clear plastic case and 1 paper sleeve with colour graphics and information about content