Not every successful gay movie receives Oscar wins or Oscar nominations, but you can judge how well it was received by the LGBT community by the number of accolades they award it themselves. 2007's 'Shelter' won 'Outstanding Limited Release Film' at 2009's GLAAD Media Awards, along with 'Favorite Narrative Feature' and 'Best New Director' at Seattle's Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. On top of that, it was the people's choice winner for 'Best Feature' at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival. The gay community really loves this movie.
The movie is a complicated tale, tackling the complexities of coming out inside a family that's been wracked by tragedy, and in which the custody of a small child is at question. Powerful and dramatic, the plot twists, turns and pulls on the heartstrings. Viewers find themselves desperately hoping for a happy ending but can't be sure they're going to get it until the final moments.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.