Queer Cinema focus of "Fabulous!"

Many writers, directors and stars of queer-themed films including Alan Cumming (above) speak out during the new documentary "Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema" which debuts Sunday on The Independent Film Channel. From Before Night Falls, Boys Don't Cry, Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss and High Art to Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love
Velvet Goldmine, Edward II and Love! Valor! Compassion! , virtually all landmark LGBT films are touched on.

The movie explores the emergence of gay and lesbian films from the beginning of the gay rights movement in the 60s to the "new queer cinema" of the 90s, to the proliferation and influence of gay and lesbian film festivals like Outfest to the mainstream film business' late discovery of the gay market.

This documentary is heavy with films clips and insightful interviews. It will likely acquaint you with some movies you've never seen, many of which are available on DVD. One of those interviewed is Outfest Executive Director Stephen Gutwillig who during this festival has been talking a lot about Outfest's Legacy Project which is dedicated to preserving LGBT films for future generations. Many of the films are damaged "due to decades of neglect." He said Saturday that saving and preserving these films "is the cause of our time."