New Bruce Vilanch Movie, “Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!”, Premieres At Montreal World Film Festival, August 29th

Tony Winner Young Will Debut New Song At World Premiere Of His Film ‘Oy Vey!’ 8/29
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by BWW News Desk

Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young’s new film, “Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!” will have its world premiere at the Montreal World Film Festival, which runs August 27 – September 7, 2009.

The event will see Young debut a new single by Desmond Child. The song, “The Word is Love,” is described as a folk anthem. Young will perform the song live at the film’s premiere.

Press notes describe ‘Oy Yey’ as “a heartfelt comedy about a close-knit family’s reaction to their beloved son coming out of the closet.” Evgeny Afineevsky, Svetlana Anufrieva, Rich Cowan and Alexei Diveyeff-Tserkovny produce the motion picture.

“Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!” is writen by Evgeny Afineevsky, Joseph Goldman and Martin Guigui and directed by Evgeny Afineevsky.

The Tony-winning star of Jersey Boys is joined on screen by Saul Rubinek and Lainie Kazan, who play his parents, the film also stars, Jai Roderiguez, Carmen Electra, Bruce Vilanch, Vincent Pastore and Shelly Burch.

To purchase tickets, call 514-790-1245 or visit www.ffm-montreal.org or www.admission.com.

“Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!” Screening Schedule:

World Premiere:
The Centre Cinema Imperial (1430 de Bleury Street)
Saturday, August 29th at 7pm

Matinee screening:
The Cinemas Quartier Latin 9 (350 rue Emery)
Sunday, August 30th at 2pm

Evening screening:
The Cinemas Quartier Latin 9 (350 rue Emery)
Tuesday, September 1st at 7pm

Matinee screening:
The Cinemas Quartier Latin 9 (350 rue Emery)
Wednesday, September 2nd at 2pm