A Jihad for Love

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At a time when Islam is under tremendous attack, from within, and from the outside, “A Jihad for Love" is a seminal documentary. Filmed in twelve countries and in nine languages, film-maker Parvez Sharma's “A Jihad for Love" is the first feature documentary to explore the complex intersections between Islam and homosexuality.

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The Buck Stops Here

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High art meets the low shelf life of celebrity tabloids in Michael Buckley’s You Tube show, What the Buck?! Borrowing the format of ubiquitous celebrity reportage, What the Buck ?! offers the snappiest cultural commentary you will find anywhereHere, Buck talks to EGO magazine about his show, dressing up like the ladies from the view, and America’s Next Top Model.

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Real Lives, Real Survivors

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The NYC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Domestic Violence Taskforce Presents the Second Annual Conference on Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence Real Lives, Real Suvivors: From Policy to Practice.




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Coming Out Week

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Outrageously riotous international sensation, Vidur Kapur will be cracking you up once again at Gotham Comedy Club… in a show especially created for National Coming Out Week! For details check out www.gothamcomedyclub.com




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Laughing Out Loud

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Vidur Kapur's comedy is unique, juxtaposing the here and now with his South Asian roots and his gay identity. EGO recommends his live event at NYC's Gotham Comedy Club which will also screen a short film on Vidur Kapur.




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The Desification of Queer

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"On the subject of Desi Queers, let’s start by quoting my friend Aamir (not the movie-star) Khan: 'we may not reproduce, but we sure are multiplying'. Yes, day by day, Desi Queers (D.Q.s) are blooming."





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Desi Pride Guide - NYC

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Celebrate Pride this year in NYC at the After-Work Lounge Party co-organized by Sholay and EGO on June 8th; a night of hip-shaking at the Lipstick Optional Party co-sponsored by EGO on June 16th; the Color Me Queer Party by SALGA at Element on June 16th; and the Desilicious Tropical Pride Party at Club Shelter on June 23rd.

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Saathi Night

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The idea behind Saathi Night came about when a group of friends came together in the hope of setting up a monthly club event aimed primarily at South Asian lesbian women and gay men living in Birmingham (UK). In its 5th year, Saathi Night remains one of the most unique club events to venture out to on a Friday night.

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Funny Boy

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Vidur Kapur is the comic laureate of gay desis everywhere! His ground breaking act has shocked global audiences as he creates in-your-face comedy out of his not-so-funny struggles for self-recognition. His memorable, maniacal, hysterical tirades brings a pathos and sincerity not often found in stand up comedy.

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Tribute: Riyad Wadia


Riyad Wadia, independent filmmaker, writer, gay activist who lived in New York and Bombay, passed away on November 30, 2003. The openly gay filmmaker broke new cinematic ground in 1996 with BomGay, a series of vignettes exploring gay identity in contemporary India. EGO salutes the amazing life and legacy of Riyad Wadia.

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