Outfest 2009: PRAYERS FOR BOBBY, Boys Shorts, EATING OUT 3, Don Roos

Outfest 2009 hightlights on Sunday, July 19. Synopses from the Outfest website.

Prayers for Bobby (Sun, Jul 19th Noon, DGA 1)

(USA, 2009, 89 mins)
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Directed By: Russell Mulcahy
SCR: Katie Ford (teleplay), Leory Aarons (book)

Prayers for Bobby is the story of Mary Griffith (Sigourney Weaver), a devout Christian who has raised her children with a conservative religious perspective. When her younger son, Bobby (Ryan Kelley), reveals to his older brother that he is gay, the entire family dynamic is irrevocably shifted. While Bobby's father (Henry Czerny) and siblings slowly come to terms with his homosexuality, Mary turns to her steadfast beliefs in an attempt to cure her son. Alienated and quickly becoming more detached from the safety of his close knit family, Bobby's depression drives him to suicide. Now, faced with the devastating tragedy of losing a child, Mary begins to question her faith and, through a painfully emotional journey, ultimately draws strength and support from the gay community. Produced by Once Upon A Time Films in association with Permut Presentations and Sladek Taaffe Productions for Lifetime Television, Prayers for Bobby is based on a true story and the groundbreaking book by Leroy Aarons.

Panelists will include executive producers Daniel Sladek, David Permut and Chris Taaffe, screenwriter Katie Ford, Ryan Kelley ('Bobby'), Scott Bailey ('David') and PFLAG National Executive Director Jody Huckaby.

Boys Shorts (Sun, Jul 19th 12:15pm, DGA 2)

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Eating Out 3 (Sun, Jul 19th 2:30pm, FAIRFAX 1)

(2009, 95 mins)
Directed By: Glenn Gaylord

Outfest presents a sneak preview of the third installment of the successful Eating Out franchise, EATING OUT 3: ALL YOU CAN EAT, starring Rebekah Kochan (EATING OUT 1-2), Mink Stole (the John Waters films) and Leslie Jordan ("Will & Grace") and introducing six hunky openly gay actors in the lead roles including; Daniel Skelton, Chris Salvatore, Michael Walker, John C. Stallings (Janice Dickinson show), Maximiliano Torandell, and Rick D'Agostino. The deception and partner juggling of the prior two films continues in EATING OUT 3 as bombastic Tiffani (Kochen) and her new friend Casey (Skelton) try to lure the gorgeous Zack (Salvatore) by creating a phony online profile using the image of Tiffani's buff ex, Ryan (Walker)… which works fine until the real Ryan shows up. Only through some fancy footwork, advice from his Aunt Helen (Stole) and mentor Harry (Jordan), and a daring sexual escapade can Casey figure out how to set things right and perhaps even find the love he's been looking for.

A Conversation With Don Roos (Sun, Jul 19th 2:45pm, DGA 2)

(90 mins)

Don Roos, recipient of the 2009 Outfest Achievement Award, has consistently brought a dynamic representation of LGBT identities as both a writer and a director to the big screen. An accomplished screenwriter, Roos penned the scripts for BOYS ON THE SIDE, LOVE FIELD, SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, DIABOLIQUE, and most recently, MARLEY AND ME. His credits as a writer-director include the hilarious and heartfelt films THE OPPOSITE OF SEX and HAPPY ENDINGS, and the upcoming LOVE AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE PURSUITS. Join the delightful and charming Don Roos in a candid conversation about his career path and the process of bringing these memorable characters and stories to the big screen.

Don Roos will be in conversation with Paris Barclay ("In Treatment," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation")

Ghosted (Sun, Jul 19th 2:30pm, DGA 1)

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Outfest 2009: AMERICAN PRIMITIVE, BIG LOVE, PORNOGRAPHY, DARE