Aya Arcos

Manufacturer: Wolfe Video Brand: WOLFE VIDEO

Superstar Thai actor-model Toni Rakkaen headlines this striking debut feature from Korean-American writer-director Josh Kim. As the now grown Oat, he recalls his childhood experience of trying to rescue his gay older brother Ek (Thira Chutikul) from being drafted into military service. As Ek grapples with the gritty realities of life in Bangkok -- working at a bar for male hustlers and sex-workers -- he has also found love with his more privileged boyfriend Jai (Arthur Navarat). When the moment of truth arrives with the draft lottery, these 21-year-olds must draw either a black or a red slip to possibly be conscripted into the armed forces. Who will be sent off to the service and who will get to stay home? How To Win at Checkers (Every Time) unfolds a riveting dramatic portrayal of poverty and privilege, corruption and compromises as it conveys a bittersweet coming-of-age story.

Manufacturer: Kino Lorber Brand: KINO VIDEO

16-year-old Billie's (Tilda Cobham-Hervey) reluctant path to independence is accelerated when her mother reveals plans for gender transition and their time together becomes limited to Tuesday afternoons. Filmed over the course of a year, once a week, every week only on Tuesdays these unique filmmaking rules bring a rare authenticity to this emotionally charged story of desire, responsibility and transformation.Special Features: Blooper Reel, Deleted Scenes, Extended Scenes, Making-Of Featurette, 5.1 Surround Sound

Manufacturer: FirstBank Studios

Manufacturer: Wolfe Video

Four hot lesbian love stories in a beautiful boxed set! This must-own showcase offers up four fabulous lesbian romances from the one and only lesbian filmmaker Nicole Conn. This definitive collection includes her most recent smash hit, A Perfect Ending; the wildly popular unexpected love story, Elena Undone; the lesbian cinema classic, Claire of the Moon (2 disc Collector's Edition) and the erotic featurette, Cynara.

Manufacturer: Passion River Model: 34101757

Imagine a world where a little boy can grow up to be the woman of his dreams, and a young girl can rise to become a leader among men. Welcome to Kumu Hina's Hawai'i. KUMU HINA tells the inspiring story of Hina Wong-Kalu, a transgender native Hawaiian teacher, or kumu, who brings to life Hawai i's traditional embrace of mahu - those who embody both male and female spirit. Produced by Emmy-winning directors Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson in association with ITVS and Pacifc Islanders in Communications, the film traces Hina's evolution from Collin Wong, a timid high school boy, to her present position as a married woman and cultural director of a school in one of Honolulu's grittier neighborhoods. When Ho onani, a charismatic 6th grade girl, asks to join the school's all-male hula troupe, Kumu Hina gives her the opportunity to express her inner male spirit. As teacher and student prepare for a climactic end-of-year public performance, they meet many obstacles, but hold fast to the idea that being true to oneself matters most.

Manufacturer: Breaking Glass Pictures Model: 35504463

LUV Don't Live Here tells the story of Reggie Luv, a man whose life drastically changes once he becomes ill. Not ready to succumb to his new life, Reggie finds himself not just fighting for his health, but also unearthing harsh truths about his past and the relationships he holds dear. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast Interviews; Ray Steiner Show Interviews

Manufacturer: Ariztical Entertainment Model: 35504543