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Trailer drops for new Dekkoo series exploring interconnected LGBTQ lives

Published

5 years ago

February 6, 2020

The Dekkoo streaming service has dropped a trailer for an upcoming series about the interconnectness of queer lives.

“Stranger Hearts,” a new original series from filmmaker Kevin James Thornton (“How To Get From Here To There”), follows three queer protagonists from wildly different backgrounds who gradually find out they are all connected – “through fate, work, family, love…and donuts,” as the show’s press release puts it.

According to the synopsis:

“Andre is a shy young African-American man struggling with his sexual identity. When his mother finds a stack of gay porn hidden in his closet, the truth starts inching ever closer to the surface. Luka is a gender non-conforming photographer who has fallen on hard times. In need of a steady job, Luka decides to dip their toe into the risky world of escorting. Billy is a smooth-taking media mogul who finds his life turned upside down when he’s diagnosed with an incurable heart disease. While waiting for a transplant, he begins reevaluating his life and learning to appreciate the people closest to him.”

Thornton says of his first series, “I wanted to tell a story about interconnectedness. It’s interesting to me that within a minority group like LGBTQ+ there’s so many types of people that this could be explored within itself.

“I am a queer filmmaker making queer cinema. I hope viewers will see ‘Stranger Hearts’ and see themselves.”

The three lead characters are played by Amo (MTV’s “The Challenge”, “The Real World: Go Big or Go Home”), musician Matt Moran, and newcomer Qua Robertson Harper.

Dekkoo (pronounced “DECK-koo”) has positioned themselves as “the premiere subscription-based streaming service dedicated to gay men, providing the largest streaming collection of gay-centric entertainment available.” It is available via iTunes, Google Play, AppleTV, and a host of other platforms.

The first five-episode season of “Stranger Hearts” will be available on the network beginning March 12th. You can watch the trailer below.

Stranger Hearts – Trailer from TLA Releasing on Vimeo.

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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier returns bigger than ever with two-day WorldPride celebration

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22 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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The Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier will be extended to a two-day celebration in honor of WorldPride coming to D.C. this year. Taking place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at The Wharf, this year’s event promises more entertainment, more community, and more pride than ever before — all set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of our nation’s capital.

With the addition of Friday, the party kicks off at 3 p.m., with the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at 7 p.m. As an Official WorldPride Partner event, the boat parade will feature 30 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. For information on signing up for the boat parade contact Stephen Rutgers at [email protected].

Saturday’s signature Pier Party kicks off at 12 p.m., featuring a drag show, DJ’s, streaming of the WorldPride Parade, and the iconic Fireworks Show Presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation — one of D.C. Pride’s most anticipated spectacles.

“We’re expanding Washington Blade Pride on the Pier to reflect the excitement and momentum building for WorldPride in D.C.,” said Blade publisher Lynne Brown. “It’s a celebration of our community’s progress and a powerful reminder of the joy and visibility Pride brings to the heart of our city.”

Now in its seventh year, Washington Blade Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Wharf waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing, drag, and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older.

Pride on the Pier is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for exclusive pier access, hosted bars, and private viewing areas for the boat parade and the fireworks show. To purchase VIP tickets visit www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip.

Friday VIP: 5-9 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, cash bar and complimentary drink.

Saturday VIP Session #1: 2-5 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered food, and an open bar.

Saturday VIP Session #2: 6-9 p.m., enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered snacks and dinner, and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Event Details:

📍 Location: District Pier at The Wharf (101 District Sq., S.W., Washington, D.C.)
📅 Dates: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2025
🛥️Boat Parade: 7 p.m. (June 6). 🎆 Fireworks Show: 9 p.m. (June 7)
🎟️ VIP Tickets: www.PrideOnThePierDC.com/VIP

Event sponsors include Absolut, Capital Pride, DC Fray, Infinate Legacy, Heineken, Leonard-Litz Foundation, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Relish Catering, Washingtonian, and The Wharf. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com