There Are Things To Do

There Are Things To Do

Directed by Mike Syers
Produced by Fermin Rojas
The love story of Urvashi Vaid, an immigrant lesbian who shaped the modern day LGBTQ movement.

Videos

2-minute Trailer

Overview

Genre
Human Rights, Social Issues, Minorities, History, and Portrait
Synopsis

Urvashi Vaid, an outspoken immigrant, lesbian and woman of color was an LGBTQ+ leader and helped shape the modern day gay rights movement. Her vision for the movement serves as a roadmap of initiatives & tools for generations of activist as they currently face anti-LGBTQ+ backlash. The film features Urvashi’s life in Provincetown, MA and 34-year relationship with partner Kate Clinton, and inspires us that the best place to build community & work towards equality starts at home.

Stage
finished
Running time
27 minutes

Credits

  • Mike Syers ... Director, Producer, Camera, Editor
  • Fermin Rojas ... Producer, Camera
  • Marc Smolowitz ... Consulting Producer
  • Jay Kubesch ... Editor, Color, Sound
  • Ernest Martin ... Camera
  • Ahmed Ibrahim ... Additional Camera
  • Chidi Nobi ... Additional Camera

Production Details

Prod. Co.
DKR Films
Country
United States
Years of Production
2023
Locations
Provincetown, MA & New York, NY
Prod. Partners
Fermin Rojas

Distribution Details

Release year
2025
Festivals
50 festivals on 5 continents
Awards
Best Short: NewFest New York's LGBTQ+ Festival; Special Screening: Framline48 San Francisco
Distribution
World Premiere Provincetown International Film Festival 2023 | PBS Broadcast & Streaming Premiere 2025
Broadcast (Acq.)
PBS | GBH Boston
Language
English
Subtitles
English

Photos

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