NewFest at The Center Presents: “Gemmel & Tim”
NewFest at The Center Presents: "Gemmel & Tim"
The Center is proud to welcome back NewFest at The Center with a special presentation of “Gemmel & Tim.” This award-winning true crime documentary explores the lives and untimely passings of Gemmel Moore and Timothy Dean, two Black gay men who both died at the home of West Hollywood politico Ed Buck. Their deaths at the now-infamous apartment sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community. The ensuing media circus cooked up a spicy concoction of sex, drugs, race, and politics, but had no appetite for the in-depth human stories of who these individuals truly were.
This documentary looks at Gemmel and Tim’s parallel walks of life through the eyes of their extended and chosen families: memories, correspondence, and things they did and didn’t share with each other. Through intimate recollections of their lost friends, each character exposes their own personal journey in dealing with grief. Powerful and galvanizing, “Gemmel & Tim” simultaneously investigates the crimes and offers a cautionary tale to keep these events from repeating. In-person screening followed by a Q&A with producer and editor Niq Lewis.
To request an accommodation for this event, please contact Richard Morales at rmorales@gaycenter.org or 646.502.6370 by February 17, 2022.
Please note: We are thrilled to be welcoming our community back to in-person events with The Center! Our utmost priority is the health and safety of our staff, visitors, and community. The Center is actively monitoring the ongoing situation with COVID-19 as well as the guidelines from New York City, New York State, and the CDC. The Center will keep guests apprised of all requirements for entry to the building and will continue to update this page with current safety policies.
DETAILS
Directed by Michiel Thomas; USA, 2021, 91 minutes
In-Person Screening with Q&A
Thursday, February 24, 2022
7 p.m. ET
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET
Virtual Access
Friday, February 25, and Saturday, February 26 (48 hours)