Body positivity the focus of Des Moines’ Zach Gillette and modern-day Bear culture

Posted by Christine Hawes | Nov 1, 2021

Zach Gillette used to feel self-conscious and insecure about his weight, the lessening hair on his...

White Male Fear: Problem & Solutions

Posted by Rich D. Hendricks | May 6, 2021

To the Editor: Our country and our community has a White Male Fear Problem. Not all, but too many,...

Posted by Christine Hawes | Apr 4, 2021

At a time when straight white men are leading so many fights against diversity, some straight...

Posted by Kent Mick | Mar 12, 2021

By KENT MICK I can’t imagine how exhausted people of color are when it comes to America. I can’t...

Posted by Jason Frerichs | Feb 17, 2020

Coming out is a long and individual process at any age. When you’re coming out after the age of...

Posted by Jason Frerichs | Jan 21, 2020

When I was a child, bullying was part of my existence. I had buck teeth and a stutter, making me a...

Posted by Christine Hawes | Jul 25, 2019

These two stories showing at FilmScene are set thousands of miles, and hundreds of years, apart....