Wednesday, October 15:*For The Bible Tells Me So* Film at HSU7-9 p.m. in Forestry
Explores the conflict between faith and homosexuality. See how the Gephardt family and others have come to terms with this issue. Also featured is Bishop Gene Robinson and Desmond Tutu.
For questions, contact Mary Bockover at (707) 826-5752. Thursday, October 16Q-Fest Qross Qultural Queer Film Festival at HSU
Kick off Q-Fest with the Chocolate Reception
4 p.m. Kate Buchanan Room at HSU
6 p.m. Jumping the Broom: The New Covenant with film-maker Debra Wilson. This is a poignant documentary that offers an intersectional perspective of the complex forces that shape the experiences of black gay and lesbian couples seeking marriage equality. Friday, October 17 

Q-Fest Qross Qultural Queer Film Festival at HSUKate Buchanan Room at HSU 
12-2:30 p.m. – Film viewing & discussion: *Johnny Greyeyes* A woman who has committed a capital crime finds love and strength behind bars in this hard-edged independent drama from Canada. Johnny Greyeyes is a woman from a Native North American family who has gained firsthand knowledge of the hard side of life. After her abusive father was shot and killed, Johnny was found guilty of the crime. Behind bars, Johnny meets Lana, a tough but good-hearted inmate, and their relationship soon graduates from friendship to love.

3–5:30 p.m. – Film viewing & discussion: *On the Downlow* On the Downlow is the explosive story of the relationship between Isaac and Angel, two young Latinos involved in a Southside Chicago gang. The decisions these men make and the paths they each take create a trap for them in a community where rules can't be broken and secrets won't be tolerated. With characters that defy stereotyping and a surprising tenderness, On the Downlow is an unconventional look at life in the hood. 

7 p.m. – Keynote film: A Jihad for Love with film-maker Parvez Sharma Muslim gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma travels the many worlds of Islam, discovering the stories of its most unlikely storytellers: lesbian and gay Muslims. Filmed over five and a half years, in 12 countries and 9 languages, A Jihad for Love comes from the heart of Islam. Looking beyond a hostile and war-torn present, this film seeks to reclaim the Islamic concept of a greater Jihad, which can mean “an inner struggle” or “to survive in the path of God.” In doing so, the film and its remarkable subjects move beyond the narrow concept of “Jihad” as holy war.

Saturday, October 18

Q-Fest Qross Qultural Queer Film Festival at HSU
Kate Buchanan Room at HSU
12-2:30 p.m. – Film viewing & discussion: *Madame Sata* A story inspired by the life of one of the most remarkable figures in Brazilian popular culture, João Francisco dos Santos (1900-1976). Bandit, transvestite, street fighter, brothel cook, convict and father to seven adopted children, dos Santos--better known as Madame Satã--was also a notorious gay performer who pushed social boundaries in a volatile time. 

3-5:30 p.m. – Film viewing & discussion: *Chutney Popcorn* This comedy is about a New York-based, East Indian-American family consisting of a mother and her two daughters - Sarita and Reena. The traditional mother has accepted the American way of life, and did not raise any objections when Sarita decided to marry Mitch, a Caucasian male. But her acceptance stopped right there, after she found out that Reena is a lesbian, and has a Caucasian girlfriend! 

7-9:30 p.m. – Film viewing & discussion: *Beautiful Boxer* This visually beautiful film is based on the real life story of Parinya Charoenphol, a male to female transgender Muaythai boxer. Beautiful Boxer chronicles Parinya’s life from a young boy, who likes to wear lipstick and flowers, to her sensational career as a kick boxer, whose specialty is the ancient Muaythai boxing moves. Wednesday, October 22If you missed our premier of this amazing film last weekend at the Arcata Minor, now’s your chance to see it:Pursuit of Equality film at HSU
7-9 p.m. in Forestry at HSU
By issuing marriage licenses to same gender couples, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom uproots the status quo and attempts to change the way the nation looks at life, love, and marriage.
For questions, contact Mary Bockover at (707) 826-5752.