Arts & Entertainment

Lucas doc explores gay life in Israel

Controversial porn mogul explores other side of filmmaking

Published

11 years ago

September 19, 2013

Michael Lucas explores Israel’s little known gay community in his new documentary, to be screened tonight in Roanoke. (Photo courtesy Roanoke Pride)

Michael Lucas, acclaimed gay porn mogul, screens his documentary (non-porn) film “Undressing Israel: Gay Men in the Promised Land” at Rivers Edge Park (Roanoke, Va.,) Friday night at 7:30 p.m., as part of Roanoke Diversity Center’s LGBT Film Fest.

“Undressing Israel” examines the gay community in the Jewish state through interviews with local men including a member of Israel’s parliament and two dads raising their kids. Lucas also visits Tel Aviv’s nightlife scene and attends a same-sex wedding. Lucas will be at the screening and is testing models while he’s in Virginia.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Door sales are cash or check only. Ages 17 and above. For more details and ticket information visit roanokediversitycenter.com or undressingisrael-themovie.com.

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Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson speaks at the HRC National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, September 7. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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2024 Best of LGBTQ DC Readers’ Choice Award Finalist Voting

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September 9, 2024

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Nu Sass Productions to celebrate 15th anniversary

‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ performed at DC Arts Center

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2 days ago

September 8, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

Nu Sass Productions will mark its 15th anniversary with a resurrection of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” beginning Friday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. at the DC Arts Center.

“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” debuted at the Capital Fringe Festival in 2009 and will return this year with a new cast and crew.

Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased via the Nu Sass website.