"Odd Man In" explores the complex double life of Donald Webster Cory, a mysterious writer who helped ignite the early gay rights movement—and then betrayed it. Director bio: Matt Nadel is a documentary filmmaker whose work explores queer history, survival, and the contradictions of American life. Shortlisted for an Academy Award, his latest film, "Cashing Out," examines a controversial industry that emerged in the early days of AIDS—and his own unlikely connection to it. Matt’s work has been distributed by the New York Times, The New Yorker, and PBS.

Odd Man In

Odd Man In explores the complex double life of Donald Webster Cory, a mysterious writer who helped ignite the early gay rights movement—and then betrayed it.

A meditation on how one man, facing inconsolable grief, used photography—and Instagram—to cope, to honor his husband, and to create an online community for others mourning their own loved ones. Director bio: David Friend is a journalist, editor, author, curator, and producer. He is a Vanity Fair contributing editor and was LIFE’s director of photography. The doc short "Maurice and Marvin" (2026) is his directorial debut. His executive producing efforts include "MLK/FBI" (Oscar-shortlisted, 2021) and two Emmy-winning films, "Lakota Nation vs. United States" (2024) and "9/11" (2002).

Maurice and Marvin

A meditation on how one man, facing inconsolable grief, used photography—and Instagram—to cope, to honor his husband, and to create an online community for others mourning their own loved ones.

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