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Rise Up: Doc Shorts

In a time when queer folks and women’s bodies are under attack by politicians, these shorts defy the persecution. Check out new films from queer artists Kimberly Reed, Chella Man, Hao Zhou, and Alex Hedison.

Short films showing in this program:

Alok

19 mins

A compelling portrait of Alok, acclaimed non-binary author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. Executive produced by Jodie Foster, Alok is directed by Alex Hedison (The L Word) and features appearances from fellow queer influencers Dylan Mulvaney and Chani Nicholas.

The Callers

20 mins

The Callers combines anonymous testimony with imagined creative scenes to tell the story of those who have called the oldest queer support line in the UK. Since 1974, listening volunteers at LGBT Switchboard have been taking anonymous calls and messages from queers across Britain.

The Device That Turned Me Into a Cyborg Was Born the Same Year I Was

3 mins

Through visual metaphors and circumstantial installations, Chella Man explores his cyborg identity and personal relationship to the freedom and constraints cochlear implants created.

Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr

14 mins

When Zooey Zephyr was expelled from the Montana House of Representatives for speaking on a bill banning transgender medical care, she made a nearby bench her “office.” Director Kimberly Reed’s cameras land next to Zooey, capturing shocking, funny, and joyous events.

There Are Things to Do

18 mins

Urvashi Vaid, an outspoken immigrant, lesbian, and woman of color was an LGBTQ+ superhero helped shape the modern day gay rights movement. Her vision for the movement serves as a roadmap of initiatives & tools for generations of activist as they face anti-LGBTQ+ backlash.

Volver

17 mins

A group of artists from the LGTBQ+ collective return to their hometowns aboard a pride float. A road movie that travels through the Spanish geography making visible the cultural clash with the most intransigent past.

Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way

20 mins

Having built a colorful queer life in an American prairie town, an aspiring costume designer visits their island homeland of Guam to make costumes for a children’s theatre and reconnect with distanced parents.

Expected Guests

Alex Hedison
Director (Alok)
Meggan Lennon
Producer (Alok)
Lindsey Dryden
Director (The Callers)
Mike Syers
Director (There Are Things to Do)
Marc Smolowitz
Producer (There Are Things to Do)

Streaming Note: This program can be streamed anywhere in the United States.

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