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I'M YOUR VENUS
LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE
LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE
Venus Xtravaganza emerged as a global trans icon after being featured as a glamorous “ball walker” in the groundbreaking 1991 documentary PARIS IS BURNING, but she was tragically murdered before the film’s release. Decades later, I'M YOUR VENUS picks up the trail of her unsolved murder, following both her biological family, the Pellagattis, and her ballroom family, the Xtravaganzas, as they seek justice and healing. The Pellagattis grapple with their past treatment of Venus while getting to know who their sister truly was, and both families come together to honor her legacy and find common ground. Through never-before-seen archival material, intimate vérité moments, and raw scenes with Venus herself from PARIS IS BURNING and its outtakes, I'M YOUR VENUS presents a deeply felt portrait of family, acceptance, and the enduring power of legacy. It reminds us that while life may be finite, there is always room to celebrate, grow, and correct the record.
LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE
LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE
LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE
LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE offers an intimate portrait of one of the most recognizable artists of the last 30 years. Known for her signature hat and the hit song “What’s Up” with 4 Non Blondes, Perry later became a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer for icons like Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, and Pink. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Don Hardy, this documentary goes beyond her musical success, offering an unfiltered look at Perry’s personal journey. It explores her struggles with identity, fear, and family, while navigating difficult questions of purpose and legacy. The film captures her in moments of vulnerability, revealing a woman who, despite her public image, faces the same inner battles as anyone else.
This documentary isn’t just about a musician’s career, but about a person grappling with life’s bigger questions: Who am I? What kind of legacy will I leave behind? This deeply personal film invites viewers to see Perry not only as an artist, but as a human being searching for meaning.
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LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE
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Filmmaker Alex Hedison delivers a compelling portrait of her friend, Alok Vaid-Menon, the internationally acclaimed, non-binary, author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. This thought-provoking short documentary explores the limitless expression of self, challenges societal norms, and inspires viewers to embrace personal freedom beyond the binaries that divide us. Featuring Dylan Mulvaney, Chani Nicholas, and other cultural change makers. Executive produced by Jodie Foster.
OUTLIERS AND OUTLAWS
OUTLIERS AND OUTLAWS
OUTLIERS AND OUTLAWS
A story of lesbian world-builders, OUTLIERS AND OUTLAWS uncovers the fabulous history of a large and vibrant lesbian community in Eugene, Oregon. Women who migrated to this small town in the 1960s-80s candidly share stories about the power of courageous and creative world-building. Intimate portraits–both then and now–model living in hard times with hope, humor, and commitment to social change. Narrated by musician Jody Bleyle (Team Dresch and Hazel) Outliers includes a rich archive of images documenting this groundbreaking community. Featured songs: “Song of the Soul” by Cris Williamson, “Ode to a Gym Teacher” by Meg Christian, and a little-known ode “Eugene Oregon” by Dolly Parton accompany this previously untold story.
IS GAY MARRIAGE NEXT
OUTLIERS AND OUTLAWS
OUTLIERS AND OUTLAWS
Responding to a recent Supreme Court case in 2003, a groundbreaking cover of Newsweek featured a lesbian couple and asked: Is Gay Marriage Next? In a post-Roe era, this compelling short documentary asks a familiar question with a haunting twist: is gay marriage next—to go?
CODE OF FEAR
OUTLIERS AND OUTLAWS
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS
In 2013, Cameroonian journalist Eric Lembembe was tortured and beaten to death for being gay and for advocating LGBTQ+ rights. Shocked by this, filmmaker Appolain Siewe returns to Cameroon to investigate the country's treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals. Siewe, who now lives in Europe, confronts his own homophobic upbringing and faces rejection from his family over his film. Through interviews with activists, scholars, and human rights experts, CODE OF FEAR explores the roots of homophobia in Cameroon, particularly the impact of colonial laws that erased queer African cultures. Siewe's journey highlights the deep personal and societal costs of supporting queer rights in Africa, while also exposing the historical factors that have shaped anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments in the region.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS
Songwriter / artist Allee Willis, best known for writing the "Friends" theme song, the Earth Wind & Fire mega-hit "September" and "The Color Purple" musical, began filming her life as a kid in 1950s Detroit and never stopped. She pursued creative expression at all costs while struggling with not fitting established gender and sexual norms… until she found a path to love.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS is both a love letter to the late artist from the famous folks who loved her — Cyndi Lauper, Alice Walker, the Pet Shop Boys, Lily Tomlin, Luenell, DEVO's Mark Mothersbaugh, and Willis’ longtime partner Prudence Fenton. it’s also an invitation to the coolest pool parties of the 80s where you could rub elbows with the likes of Elvira, Patti LaBelle, Paul Reubens, Joni Mitchell, and Debbie Harry at Willis' astonishing Los Angeles home.
JOIN THE CLUB
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS
A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO
Deeply intertwined with LGBTQ+ rights during the AIDS crisis in 1990s San Francisco, JOIN THE CLUB chronicles Dennis Peron's pivotal role in the fight for marijuana legalization. A Vietnam War veteran, Peron turned to cannabis for solace and later became a key figure in the San Francisco gay community, opening The Big Top, a pot commune. His activism grew after befriending Harvey Milk, helping fund his historic election campaign, and intensified after the death of his partner, Jonathan, from AIDS, where marijuana provided relief from the disease’s symptoms.
Peron’s Cannabis Buyers’ Club, the first public marijuana dispensary, became a hub for patients but soon drew police scrutiny, leading to an undercover investigation. Despite the raid and pressure from authorities, Peron’s work culminated in the passage of Prop 215, a landmark step toward national cannabis legalization.
A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS
A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO
A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO documents a year-in-the-life in the world’s most iconic “homo-normative” community: Fire Island Pines. Situated fifty miles from New York City, this storied queer beach town finds itself in the midst of a renaissance as a new generation of Millennial homeowners reimagine The Pines for a new, more inclusive era. Filmed like a Frederick Wiseman movie on magic mushrooms, a large cast of unforgettable eccentrics, activists, drifters, and first timers reflect on the legacy of The Pines while preparing their beloved village for the biggest challenge it has faced since the AIDS crisis: rising seas caused by climate change.
SABBATH QUEEN
BULLETPROOF: A LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT
BULLETPROOF: A LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT
Filmed over 21 years, SABBATH QUEEN follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie’s epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis including the Chief Rabbis of Israel. He is torn between rejecting and embracing his destiny and becomes a drag-queen rebel, a queer father, and the founder of Lab/Shul – an everybody-friendly, God-optional, artist-driven, pop-up experimental congregation.
SABBATH QUEEN joins Amichai on a lifelong quest to creatively and radically reinvent religion and ritual, challenge patriarchy and supremacy, champion interfaith love, and stand up for peace. The film interrogates what Jewish survival means in a difficult rapidly changing 21st century.
BULLETPROOF: A LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT
BULLETPROOF: A LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT
BULLETPROOF: A LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT
BULLETPROOF: A LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT is a witty, insightful documentary by filmmaker Regan Latimer that explores the evolution of queer representation on television. Blending humor, personal anecdotes, and interviews with TV showrunners, writers, LGBTQ+ advocates, and fans, Latimer delves into how queer characters and storylines have shaped societal views and the self-perception of the LGBTQ+ community.
With a light-hearted yet critical approach, Bulletproof offers an engaging examination of media's transformative power while celebrating television's potential to influence lives and foster inclusivity.
THE HISTORY OF THE CARABINER
ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY
ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY
Through a creative blend of mixed-media and charismatic narration balancing humor, sass and historical gravity, discover the queer history of the carabiner from its humble 1911 climbing roots (thanks, Otto "Rambo" Herzog), to empowering butch mechanics and postal workers in the 60s, becoming a potent signal of identity and attraction in the 80’s (think Tinder, but with hardware) and as a TikTok fashion sensation today.
ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY
ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY
ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY
Jackie Shane, a pioneering Black trans performer, blazed an extraordinary trail with her unbreakable commitment to living her truth. Known for her dazzling voice and presence, she eclipsed R&B stars like Etta James and Little Richard, becoming a true 20th-century icon. On the edge of stardom, she mysteriously disappeared from public view for 40 years. Now, ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY gives Shane her long-overdue second act, allowing her to tell her story in her own unmistakable voice.
Through never-before-heard phone conversations, vibrant animation, and an incredible soundtrack, the documentary reveals the full scope of her remarkable life and career. From executive producer Elliot Page and the producers of the Emmy Award-winning Hip-Hop Evolution, this film is a powerful tribute to a trailblazer who finally gets the spotlight she deserves.