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University of Wisconsin-Madison LGBT Campus Center presents….
WEDS. Dec. 5, 2012 5pm.
World AIDS Day special screening of Bumming Cigarettes.
This event was made possible with the support of these offices and organizations
LGBTCC, MSC, DSQUAD, PAVE/ASM, Sex Out Loud, University Health Services, and the School of Education.
In honor of World AIDS Day 2012, @tionam has a treat for you… You have until midnight EST to watch a special six minute preview of “Bumming Cigarettes”! Go to http://www.harrietsgunmedia.com to watch NOW! #bummingcigarettes #aliahatch #tionam #jamestolbert #film #shortfilm #lgbt #lgbtq #qpoc #black #independent #philly #philadelphia #215 #gayborhood #awareness #hivaidsawareness #lesbians #blacklesbians #women #blackwomen #blackmen
The Feminist Wire:HIV and Bumming Cigarettes: A Conversation With tiona.m. →
“Bumming Cigarettes” is a primer on the importance for everyone, especially Black lesbians, to know their HIV status. It is also a call to action for all of us to be mindful about how we treat people who are living with the virus. This film is subtle and yet profound. It’s not your typical (albeit very important) “Know Your HIV Status” PSA (public service announcement) under the guise of a short film. No, this is a film about two protagonists – a Black lesbian and a Black gay man- whose paths unexpectedly intersect because of HIV and bumming cigarettes. The incredible performances by Alia Hatch and James Tolbert are compelling and very real. So much so that it’s easy to believe you’re viewing a documentary and not a narrative film. This is a testament to Tiona’s beautifully written script and her powerful direction.
On the heels of Tiona juggling multiple balls, including preparing for a major trip, I asked her if I could interview her about Bumming Cigarettes for The Feminist Wire’s 2012 Forum on World AIDS Day. Without any hesitation, she said, “Yes!”
SPECIAL WORLD AIDS DAY PREVIEW CLIP.
WATCH THE SPECIAL PREVIEW Dec. 1, 2012 12pm-12am harrietsgunmedia.com
Bumming Cigarettes is a short film about a brief and intimate meeting between a young Black lesbian woman who is in the process of taking an HIV test and a middle aged Black Gay HIV Positive man. Coming off of the devastation of a bad breakup with a girlfriend, Vee musters up the courage to go and take an HIV test to put her worst fears to rest. What she experiences during her trip to a local clinic is much more than she expects while sharing a cigarette with a stranger, Jimmy, during the 10 minutes that she awaits her test results.
Alia Hatch makes a strong debut in this short film, as a young Black lesbian woman looking to discover her status. This is a breakthrough performance for James Tolbert, a native Philadelphian and professional actor living with HIV for 21 years. Alia and James deliver a moving performance in this film that explores complex issues surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic including the loss of intimacy and stigma that persons living with HIV/AIDS may encounter, while also encouraging awareness around HIV/AIDS testing and the way we treat persons living with the disease.
For more information connect with Bumming Cigarettes Online: Facebook: Bumming Cigarettes-A Short Film | @bummingcigsfilm | harrietsgunmedia.com/bumming-cigarettes | harrietsgun@gmail.com
Watch a special 6-minute preview of Bumming Cigarettes NOW until midnight at http://www.harrietsgunmedia.com/ in observance of World AIDS Day 2012!
OutLook22
Shorts For Women
@ The Fifty-Seventh
2012 Corona Cork Film Festival
Cork, IrelandSunday Nov. 18th 2012 | 5.00pm | Gate Cinema | 83mins
For ticket information visit www.corkfilmfest.org
AT THE FESTIVAL
Bumming Cigarettes / Tiona. M.
USA | 2012 | 23mins | Colour
Coming out of the devastation of a bad break-up, Vee musters up the courage to put her worst fears to rest and take an HIV test. Sharing a cigarette with a stranger, Jimmy, during the ten minutes that she awaits her test results, Vee experiences more than she expected from her trip to the clinic.
harrietsgunmedia.com/bumming-cigarettes
Bumming Cigarettes - A Short Film Trailer #1: Vee
For more information connect with Bumming Cigarettes Online:
Facebook: Bumming Cigarettes-A Short Film | @bummingcigsfilm | harrietsgunmedia.com/bumming-cigarettes
Bumming Cigarettes: Actor Interviews - Alia Hatch (VEE)
(Source: vimeo.com)
Bumming Cigarettes is an Official Selection of the 2012 Corona Cork Film Festival
57th festival 11–18 November 2012
Cork, Ireland.
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“Bumming Cigarettes” has officially gone international. I’m glad that the message is spreading. <3
Bumming Cigarettes is a short film about a brief and intimate meeting between a young Black lesbian woman who is in the process of taking an HIV test and a middle aged Black Gay HIV Positive man. Coming off of the devastation of a bad breakup with a girlfriend, Vee musters up the courage to go and take an HIV test to put her worst fears to rest. What she experiences during her trip to a local clinic is much more than she expects while sharing a cigarette with a stranger, Jimmy, during the 10 minutes that she awaits her test results. Written & Directed by: tiona.m.World Premiere. Philadelphia QFest.
Date & Time: Friday, July 20, 2012 at 7:15 pm.
Location: Philadelphia, PA- Ritz Bourse 2
Tickets: $10
