Rosie O’Donnell and Sharon Gless made a brief appearance at yesterday evening’s Frameline33 closing party. Just long enough to thank the crowd and re-enact a makeout scene. They had just screened the world premiere of Hannah Free. Based on the crowd’s emotional reactions to the stars (many tearful embraces and heartfelt handshakes), I’m guessing it is a well-acted and moving film. Here is the synopsis from the official site:
Hannah and Rachel grew up as little girls in the same small Midwest town, where traditional gender expectations eventually challenge their deep love for one another. Hannah becomes an adventurous, unapologetic lesbian and Rachel a strong but quiet homemaker. Weaving back and forth between past and present, the film reveals how the women maintained their love affair despite a marriage, a world war, infidelities, and family denial.