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EPISODICS
APPQUEEN
Film
APPQUEEN
Directed by Derek Cox and Dan Finnen
Damon deals with the comic aftermath of a hookup from a gay dating app in Chicago.
SHORT FILMS
BABY
Film
BABY
Directed by Jessie Levandov
This queer love story follows a Dominican teenager in the Bronx on a Saturday afternoon.
EPISODICS
DAVID MAKES MAN
Film
DAVID MAKES MAN
OWN presents an exclusive screening from Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) and his highly anticipated new drama...
SHORT FILMS
DYNAMITE
Film
DYNAMITE
Directed by Leila Jarman
A poetic investigation of gender and masculinity through performance art and dance.
EPISODICS
FEMME QUEEN CHRONICLES
Film
FEMME QUEEN CHRONICLES
Directed by Ahya Simone
Four friends just try to make it through the day without getting clocked as trans women — or…
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES
FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO
Film
FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO
Directed by Daniel Karslake
Four families of faith journey to accept their LGBTQ children in this powerful followup to For the Bible…
ENCORE SCREENINGS
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NARRATIVE FEATURES
FROM ZERO TO I LOVE YOU
Film
FROM ZERO TO I LOVE YOU
Directed by Doug Spearman
Peter's fear of commitment and Jack's 15-year marriage to a woman complicate their undeniable attraction to one another…
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES
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FORD UNDER THE STARS
GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH
Film
GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH
Directed by David Charles Rodrigues
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus journeys through the deep South with a message of tolerance and love…
SHORT FILMS
GENTLY, JENNIFER
Film
GENTLY, JENNIFER
Directed by Katie Doane Avery
When Jennifer and Madison sneak a peek at a porn collection, a model stirs a deep desire in…
EPISODICS
KING ESTER
Film
KING ESTER
Directed by Dui Jarrod
Under the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina, this story of survival explores the intersection of race, class, and gender...
SHORT FILMS
THE LINE
Film
THE LINE
Directed by Melisa Resch
Sparks fly at a Saturday morning abortion clinic defense line when dedicated activist Gigi meets punk loner Amber.
SHORT FILMS
THE LITAS
Film
THE LITAS
Directed by William Desena
Gevin Fax is the oldest member of the women motorcycle collective, The Litas. This film tracks her and…
SHORT FILMS
LUCKY
Film
LUCKY
Directed by Lydia Lane
Lucky devises a plan to be able to afford taking her girlfriend to prom, while hiding the relationship…
SHORT FILMS
MEG’S FIRST DANCE
Film
MEG’S FIRST DANCE
Directed by Ada Gorn
When Meg explores a world outside her Catholic high school routine, she begins to see her best friend…
EPISODICS
MOTHERSTRUCK
Film
MOTHERSTRUCK
Directed by Micaela Birmingham
Staceyann Chin embarks on a wild road toward motherhood in this series, based on her one-woman play directed…
SHORT FILMS
ODE TO PABLO
Film
ODE TO PABLO
Directed by Adelina Anthony
A young, queer deaf man holds his ground against the neighborhood boys on the basketball court.
SHORT FILMS
ORIGIN
Film
ORIGIN
Directed by Simone Lyles
In 1982, Kora's self-help conversion tapes only seem to push her closer to the truth about her feelings…
SHORT FILMS
OUTDOORING
Film
OUTDOORING
Directed by Maxwell Addae
During a traditional Ghanian baptism ceremony, Kobby attempts to steal some of the monetary presents for his escape…
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES
PIER KIDS
Film
PIER KIDS
Directed by Elegance Bratton
A transcendent visual exploration of the next spirited generation of NYC’s Christopher Street Pier kids living on the…
EPISODICS
QUEEN SUGAR
Film
QUEEN SUGAR
OWN presents an episodic screening of the critically acclaimed drama series Queen Sugar from creator and executive producer...
SHORT FILMS
TADPOLE
Film
TADPOLE
Directed by Jovan James
During a sleepover, Chris hopes to take a risk with his friend Alex that would change their friendship.
SHORT FILMS
TAKE ME TO PROM
Film
TAKE ME TO PROM
Directed by Andrew Moir
Queer Canadians revisit an iconic adolescent milestone while telling a story of social change that spans more than…
SHORT FILMS
TELL-BY DATE
Film
TELL-BY DATE
Directed by Sarah Ball
Ryan wants to tell his son that he’s transgender and not his biological father, but fears it will…
EPISODICS
TO BE ME
Film
TO BE ME
Directed by Daan Jansen
After many years away, nonbinary student Jordan returns home and has finally realized it’s time to share who…
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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THE LEGACY PROJECT
TONGUES UNTIED
Film
TONGUES UNTIED
Directed by Marlon Riggs
Released 30 years ago, Marlon Riggs’s experimental essay-documentary is a defiant fingersnap against racial hangups and homophobic anxieties…
SPECIAL EVENTS
TRANSFINITE
Film
TRANSFINITE
Directed by Neelu Bhuman
This omnibus film features several short stories in which supernatural trans and queer people from different cultures use…
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES
VISION PORTRAITS
Film
VISION PORTRAITS
Directed by Rodney Evans
Facing blindness, filmmaker Rodney Evans (Brother to Brother) reaches out to other artists who continue to create without…
SHORT FILMS
WONDER
Film
WONDER
Directed by Javier Molina
An 11-year-old kid growing up in “the hood” secretly dreams of trick-or-treating as Wonder Woman for Halloween.
SHORT FILMS
WORTH
Film
WORTH
Directed by Sara Prinz
Watch a child grow up through choreographic scenes and metaphorical vignettes representing the journey towards self empowerment, all…
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