Rock Hudson Documentary Gets Stirring New Trailer

Legendary gay leading man Rock Hudson is the subject of a new documentary from HBO, Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed.

On 9 June, HBO debuted an emotional trailer for the film, which puts a spotlight on the star’s life in the Hollywood closet, as well as his tragic death from AIDS-related complications in 1985.

Though his friends and colleagues in the film industry knew he was gay, Hudson kept his sexual identity a secret throughout his life. He was one of the premiere leading men in Hollywood in the ’50s and ’60s, known especially for his work with director Douglas Sirk on The Magnificent Obsession, All That Heaven Allows, and Written on the Wind.

He also starred opposite James Dean in the 1956 film Giant, a role that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.

Hudson was the first major celebrity to die from an AIDS-related illness. His passing rocked the world and helped bring the HIV/AIDS crisis into the public eye.

“He was seen as the all-American boy, and the all-American boy gets AIDS. It’s really changed a lot of people’s attitudes,” says one of the interviewees in the trailer.

“He pretty much did change the course of history around AIDS,” says another. “He didn’t intentionally do it, but there was no other star that made that kind of impact before. There hasn’t been one since, really.”

The documentary’s world premiere is set for Sunday, 11 June at the 2023 Tribeca Festival in New York. Later in the month, it will screen at Frameline47, a prominent LGBTQ+ film festival in San Francisco.

Check out the new trailer below:

Transparency by Jaden Adams

“Transparency” is a solo theatre performance at 53Two, Arch 19, Watson Street, Manchester M3 4LP on Friday, 7 July 2023 at 7.30pm.

Tickets from £5 – £10 + booking fee.

Dive into the everyday life of a transgender male through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of a northern working class family.

Whilst Jack navigates the hurdles of transition, the old family dynamics are shaken up. ‘Transparency’ is a transformational solo theatre performance that moves through hard-hitting issues in a way that is at the same time vulnerable, jarring and heart warming. It carries us through the uncomfortable, sobering and intriguing journey of a fully human transgender life, breaking down the barriers between us.

Jaden Adams is a 29 year old trans-male actor. He brings you this grounded, real, yet radically expressive performance – one an audience won’t forget. Transparency is supported by an amazing team including actress and director Olwen May, writer Mary Cooper, theatre producers and LGBTQ+ community.

RHS Garden Bridgewater

Pride in Nature is returning to the RHS Garden Bridgewater.

Taking place during Pride month on Saturday 24 June, the event will celebrate and share the stories and history of the LGBT+ community in horticulture, nature and botany.

Look out for further programme info coming soon and book here.

Manchester Royal Infirmary Patient Survey

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are being reaccredited on the NHS National Rainbow Badge Accreditation Scheme. The scheme was created to demonstrate that NHS colleagues are aware of the issues that LGBTQ+ people can face when accessing healthcare.

Patients are being asked to take part in a short online survey. The survey is designed to ask patients how LGBTQ+ friendly the healthcare services are, and is open to ALL Manchester Royal Infirmary patients or visitors.

The survey is open until 21 July 2023.