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Award winning Gay titles boost aggressive DVD release screening schedule for 2009
November 3, 2008, Santa Monica, Calif.—Wolfe Video has announced it has acquired North American rights to several acclaimed gay titles at this year’s AFM Market.
Among the titles announced by Wolfe Video head Maria Lynn are “Whirlwind” and “Mulligans.”
“Whirlwind” A smart and sexy exposé about the complexity of gay relationships, is a touching, funny ensemble film exploring non-monogamy, commitment, friendship and more—against the urban backdrop of the Big Apple. WHIRLWIND hales from director Richard Le May (200 American) and Emmy-winning writer Jason Brown (Tender Places). The film’s cast also includes talented stage actors: Bryan West (Hairspray), Alexis Suarez, Desmond Dutcher and Mark Ford. WHIRLWIND won the Audience Award for Best Feature at Atlanta’s OUT ON FILM Festival, and was also showcased at prestigious festivals OUTFEST in Los Angeles and NEWFEST. DVD release date is January 27, 2009.
“Mulligans” A young man invites his college buddy home for the summer holidays and a secret is revealed that threatens to tear his perfect family apart. When his mother discovers her husband in an unspeakable affair, the family’s world begins to collapse. The summer is ripe with adventure, revelations, and betrayal as this family learns how to laugh, cry and love again. The film is directed by Chip Hale and starring Charlie David (Dante’s Cove), Thea Gill (Dante’s Cove), Dan Payne (Stargate) and Derek Baynham. DVD release date is Spring 2009.
The acquisitions are part of an aggressive slate of gay titles for Wolfe Video following a year of successful lesbian releases.

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