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Wes Hurley is a Russian-American writer and filmmaker. He has collaborated with many theater, drag, and cabaret performers in Seattle and raised awareness of human rights violations in Russia.
As a gay teenager in post-Soviet Russia, Wes Hurley breathed a sigh of relief when his mother married an American and they moved to the US - but he soon discovered his stepfather, James, was...
Wes Hurley is a director, writer and actor who has made features, shorts and a TV series. He is known for his queer pop-art comedy musical "Fallen Jewel" and his documentary "Waxie Moon".
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- Vladivostok, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]
- Director, Writer, Producer
Wes Hurley, '04, shares his autobiographical story of escaping Russia and embracing American culture in his queer coming-of-age memoir, "Potato Dreams of America". The film, which won a SXSW award and a distribution deal, features UW graduates and alumni in key roles.
Feb 23, 2021 · Wes Hurley, a filmmaker who moved from Russia to Seattle as a closeted teenager, tells his story in a Creative Capital Project. The film explores his identity, sexuality, and culture in the USSR and the US, with humor and drama.
Nov 6, 2015 · Wes Hurley interviewed on “The Sewers of Paris” podcast. Jason Carter and Robbie Turner in a scene from “Capitol Hill” Season 2. Matt Baume interviews Wes Hurley for “The Sewers of Paris” podcast: http://www.mattbaume.com/sewers-shownotes/2015/11/4/mom-im-super-gay-ep-33-80s-films.
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Apr 1, 2022 · Wes Hurley’s autobiographical dark comedy, Potato Dreams of America would be a valuable resource for library programming discussing immigration and LGBTQ studies.
