Hattie Goes Cruising

About this scene

In an age of online cruising and sex apps, having sex in parks and public bathrooms seems like a thing of the past. But for Hank Major, a 70-year-old gay African-American gentleman from Philadelphia, picking up guys on the street or at old-school cruising grounds is still very much a way of life. In Konstantin Bock’s charming, funny, and poignant short documentary, the perennially horny Major, whose friends have nicknamed Hattie Louise, takes us back in time, through a turbulent life full of cruising. While rifling through his collection of dirty photos of horse-hung tricks, Hattie shares his vivid memories, insights, and practical advice for picking up guys, how to deal with difficult tricks and more. We also learn about the 35-year-long relationship between Hattie and his partner Alan, who never put the kibosh on Hattie’s cruising habits. Fresh off a successful festival run in the US, Bock’s film is both a brilliant look at a part of gay culture that's fast becoming extinct, and a portrait of a unique character who is as fascinating as he is endearing. FESTIVALS New Orleans International Film Festival, 2015 Out On Film Festival, Atlanta, 2015 NewFest, New York, 2015 St Louis International Film Festival, 2015 Merlinka International Queer Film Festival, Belgrade, 2015 Studio: NakedSword Film Works