"Tell her that I'm happy. Tell her that I'm gay. Tell her that I wouldn't have it any other way." From invitations to perform across the US and Canada, at the precipice of huge fame and undoubted success, 1960s R&B soul singer Jackie Shane disappeared from the spotlight. But why?

Through never-before-heard phone conversations, beautiful rotoscope animated reenactments with Sandra Caldwell as later-life Jackie and Makayla Couture as younger Jackie, and a fabulous soundtrack by Jackie herself, directors Michael Mabbott (The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico) and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee (Passing, Frameline39) reconstruct this fascinating life and immense talent that is sure to knock your socks off and get your feet tapping. Hot off its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival, this documentary — executive produced by Elliot Page — takes on the investigation to reveal a Black transwoman who prioritized her authenticity above all else and will continue to inspire trans folks to live their truths loudly.

Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story will be the third annual recipient of the Out in the Silence Award, which is given to an outstanding film project that highlights brave acts of LGBTQ+ visibility in places where such acts are not common. Join us as we present the award to the filmmakers at the Palace of Fine Arts.