Pedro
December 27, 2008 by cineQueer
LGBT Content: Gay
Genre: Drama, 93 min.
Rating: NR
Director: Nick Oceano
Writer: Dustin Lance Black
Starring: Alex Loynaz, Justina Machado, DaJuan Johnson, Hale Appleman, Jenn Liu
Distributor: MTV
Release Date: USA, 2009
Synopsis: Diagnosed with HIV before even graduating high school, Pedro Zamora dedicated his remaining years to raising awareness and understanding of the disease. Openly gay, Pedro became a spokesperson for his community and won the hearts of millions through his stint on MTV’s “The Real World,” before succumbing to AIDS at the age of 22.
Official Website: PedroTheMovie.com
Screening at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
Friday, January 16, 6:00 PM
Palm Springs Regal 9
Saturday, January 17, 9:30 AM
Palm Springs Regal 9
[...] screenwriter Dustin Lance Black will premiere his new film, Pedro, at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, alongside 17 other LGBT-inclusive [...]