From award winning director, Robert L. Camina and Executive Producers behind “Back on Board: Greg Louganis”, “Kiss Me, Kill Me”, “Beautiful Something”, “Raid of the Rainbow Lounge” and “Southern Baptist Sissies”, comes UPSTAIRS INFERNO, a haunting and powerful documentary about the deadliest single event to affect the gay community in U.S. history.  

Camina Entertainment is proud to announce that UPSTAIRS INFERNO will have its Texas Premiere at this year’s Austin Film Festival! The documentary will screen Sunday, November 1, at 8:00pm at Galaxy Highland 10 (6700 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752).   Director Robert L. Camina will be in attendance for a Q&A following the film.

On June 24, 1973, an arsonist set fire to the Up Stairs Lounge, a gay bar located on the edge of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. The result was the largest gay mass murder in U.S. history. Despite the staggering historical significance, few people know about the tragedy. Thirty-two people were killed and some bodies were never identified. One-third of the New Orleans chapter of the Metropolitan Community Church were killed in the blaze, including two clergy.  No one was ever charged with the crime. The tragedy did not stop at the loss of lives. There were also the delayed injuries: lost jobs, fear, public ridicule and severed families. The devastation was compounded by the homophobic reactions and utter lack of concern by the general public, government and religious leaders. The fire permanently altered lives and was the root of many lifelong struggles.

Featuring over 20 powerful interviews, the new documentary,  UPSTAIRS INFERNO brings humanity into the headlines by shining a light on the very painful effect the tragedy had on survivors, witnesses and loved ones. The film is narrated by New Orleans’ own New York Times Best Selling Author, CHRISTOPHER RICE.

Learn more about the film at www.UpstairsInferno.com