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[06/09/15 - 11:33 AM]
Logo Launches New Documentary Division with Six Award-Winning Films Capturing Culture, Style, Activism and the LGBT Experience
The creation of Logo Documentary Films follows the network's Emmy win for "Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word," a film on transgender youth that premiered on Logo and MTV last fall.

[via press release from Logo]

LOGO LAUNCHES NEW DOCUMENTARY DIVISION WITH SIX AWARD-WINNING FILMS CAPTURING CULTURE, STYLE, ACTIVISM AND THE LGBT EXPERIENCE

Building on its 2015 Emmy Win for "Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word," Logo to Partner with "POV" on PBS for Premiere of "Out in the Night" on Monday, June 22

New York, NY - June 9, 2015 - Logo today announced the launch of Logo Documentary Films, a new division created to share powerful stories that capture LGBT life and culture in all its diversity. Beginning in June with LGBT Pride Month, Logo will premiere a new film each month covering subjects as varied Matthew Shepard, the young man who was bigger than a headline; the fight for LGBT acceptance beyond the Western world; and high stakes fashion in 1970's France.

The creation of Logo Documentary Films follows the network's Emmy win for "Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word," a film on transgender youth that premiered on Logo and MTV last fall. The documentary was recognized with a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Special Class Special category.

"LGBT culture is rich with remarkable stories and storytellers and, with Logo Documentary Films, we've committed to bringing films that bring the vivid color of the experience to life," said Pamela Post, Logo's Head of Original Programming. "These films entertain, enlighten, and deeply engage, and we're proud to share them with our audience."

Logo Documentary Films' slate launches with blair dorosh-walther's "Out in the Night," premiering on Monday, June 22 at 10 p.m. on Logo and simultaneously on PBS's "POV (Point of View)," American television's longest-running independent documentary series. The film tells the story of a group of African-American lesbian women who were violently and sexually threatened by a man in Greenwich Village in 2006, and later vilified in the media and charged with attempted murder for defending themselves. For the first time on film, the women tell their side of the story. "Out in the Night" is a co-production of ITVS and a co-presentation with the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC).

"We are thrilled to partner with Logo on this landmark broadcast, which marks POV's first simulcast with a cable network," said Chris White, POV's Executive Producer. "Out in the Night, which kicks off our 28th season on PBS, is a gripping look at this case and the lives it affected, as well as a timely examination of the role that race, gender and sexual identity play in the mainstream media and the criminal justice system."

Additional film titles in Logo Documentary Films' 2015-2016 slate include "Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine," "Versailles '73," "Gen Silent," "Out & Around," and "The IF Project."

"This year Logo celebrates its 10 year anniversary and the advancements in LGBT rights during that time have been remarkable," said Chris McCarthy, Logo's General Manager. "We are honored to partner with these filmmakers to share the stories that will shape the next era of the LGBT movement for equality."

Logo Documentary Films' 2015-2016 Slate:

"Out in the Night" (Director: blair dorosh-walther)

Under the neon lights in a gay-friendly neighborhood of New York City, four young African-American lesbians are violently and sexually threatened by a man on the street. They defend themselves against him and are branded by the media as a 'Gang of Killer Lesbians' and subsequently charged with assault and attempted murder.

"Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine" (Director: Michele Josue)

Almost 20 years since his tragic death, Michele Josue, filmmaker and childhood friend of Matthew Shepard, interviews family, friends, and the people who knew him best in this award-winning film. Police investigators and the bartender who last saw him alive on that fateful night are also featured.

"Out and Around" (Director: Lauren Fash and Ryan Suffern)

A young lesbian couple travels through Asia, Africa, and South America over one year to discover what "equality" means outside the West. During the trip, they get engaged and fight their own battle for acceptance with their family. Lisa Dazols and Jennifer Chang documented 120 hours of video on their journey.

"Versailles '73: An American Revolution" (Director: Deborah Riley Draper)

The five lions of French couture Givenchy, Dior, Ungaro, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin are pitted against five upstart American designers Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Anne Klein, Stephen Burrows and Bill Blass in the legendary fashion show face-off staged at the Palace of Versailles in 1973.

"Gen Silent" (Director: Stu Maddux)

Those who fought the earliest battles for equality now face so much fear about discrimination in health care/long-term care that they hide their past lives, are afraid to ask for help, and die earlier. But, a small group of professionals is trying to change that. Gen Silent is told through the eyes of six LGBT seniors in Boston, Massachusetts.

"The IF Project" (Director: Kathlyn Horan)

A Seattle police officer started a writing program to try and understand how inmates ended up on a criminal path. The IF Project stemmed from a collection of essays after the following question was asked: "If there was something someone could have said or done to change the path that led you here what would it have been?"

Chris McCarthy is the General Manager of Logo. Pamela Post serves as Logo's Head of Original Programming and Tajamika Paxton will head up the new documentary division. Paxton previously ran Forest Whitaker's production company before producing and writing independently. Her credits include "Chasing Papi," "Green Dragon," and "The Wood."

ABOUT LOGO

Logo TV is a leading entertainment brand inspired by the LGBT community and reflects the creative class across television, digital and social platforms. Logo features one-of-a-kind personalities, shows, specials, and unique stories. Logo is part of MTV's network of brands including MTV, MTV2, MTV.com, mtvU, MTV Hits and MTV Jams.

ABOUT POV

Produced by American Documentary, Inc., POV is public television's premier showcase for nonfiction films. The series airs Mondays at 10 p.m. on PBS from June to September, with primetime specials during the year. Since 1988, POV has been the home for the world's boldest contemporary filmmakers, celebrating intriguing personal stories that spark conversation and inspire action. With our documentary broadcasts, original online programming and dynamic community engagement campaigns, we are committed to supporting films that capture the imagination and present diverse perspectives.

POV films have won 32 Emmy(R) Awards, 18 George Foster Peabody Awards, 12 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards, three Academy Awards(R), the first-ever George Polk Documentary Film Award and the Prix Italia. The POV series has been honored with a MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, a Special News & Documentary Emmy Award for Excellence in Television Documentary Filmmaking, two IDA Awards for Best Continuing Series and the NALIP Award for Corporate Commitment to Diversity. More information is available at www.pbs.org/pov.





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