“De Colores” and “Out in the Cold”
NR, 52 min.
Directed by Martin Bedogne, Eric Criswell, Narrated by , Voices by , Starring .

Featuring activist Judy Shepard (mother of Matthew Shepard), “Out in the Cold” looks at the plight of runaway gay and lesbian youth. The filmmakers examine the experiences of several young people, from their rejection by family members, churches, and school administrators to their new lives with friends or on the street. “De Colores” is a 28-minute documentary that focuses on the Latino experience pwith coming out. This screening is held in association with OutYouth and LLEG (National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, and Transgender Organization).

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Marjorie Baumgarten is a film critic and contributing writer at The Austin Chronicle, where she has worked in many capacities since the paper's founding in 1981. She served as the Chronicle's Film Reviews editor for 25 years.