The very first trans flu·ent·ial Film Festival at Center on Halsted is a day-long celebration of films that capture the unique and influential journey accompanying the trans experience.
12:30PM
Transgender Parents
A film by Rémy Huberdeau
A documentary that reveals the gifts trans people bring to parenting because of, and not in spite of, their gender. It’s an intimate and tender look at the art of parenting - some of the hardest relational work in this life.
1:45PM
Short Series feat....
The very first trans flu·ent·ial Film Festival at Center on Halsted is a day-long celebration of films that capture the unique and influential journey accompanying the trans experience.
12:30PM
Transgender Parents
A film by Rémy Huberdeau
A documentary that reveals the gifts trans people bring to parenting because of, and not in spite of, their gender. It’s an intimate and tender look at the art of parenting - some of the hardest relational work in this life.
1:45PM
Short Series feat. Azure Flame, Sam, & Transmormon
Azure Flame
A film by João Queiroga and Shuhan Fan
The harrowing journey made by a trans woman of color who is victim of domestic violence
Sam
Written and Directed by Sal Bardo
After being bullied and beaten at school for dressing like a boy, Sam escapes into the fields surrounding her house. When she can't find her way out, she's forced to spend the night there and choose between who she is and who society thinks she should be.
Transmormon
A film by Torben Bernhard
A 25-year-old trans woman meditates on her past, her Mormon religion and her dreams for the future
2:30PM
Post-show Talkback: Trans Identities and Faith
3:00PM
Beautiful by Night
A film by James Hosking
A documentary following three older drag entertainers at Aunt Charlie's Lounge in San Francisco's Tenderloin area.
3:30PM
Post-show Talkback: Are Trans & Drag Communities Connected?
4:00PM
Break
5:00PM
Game Face
A film by Michiel Thomas
This documentary shows the inspiring journey of LGBTQ athletes on their quest of finding their true selves and acceptance in society. This award winning film tells the parallel story of transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox, and gay college basketball player Terrence Clemens.
***Tickets are free with a $5.00 suggested donation taken at the door.
This event is sponsored by Redbox and is a part of an ongoing public engagement entitled transfluent, focused on trans representation and advocacy and formed in partnership with David Weinberg Photography and Chicago Media Project.
