Women

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Women

ADAM

Film ADAM Directed by Rhys Ernst An awkward high schooler learns some hard truths about love, friendship, and acceptance during a pivotal summer with…

ANNE+

Film ANNE+ Directed by Valerie Bisscheroux The weekend Anne moves into her own flat in Amsterdam, she runs into her first love, causing her…

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

THE ARCHIVETTES

Film THE ARCHIVETTES Directed by Megan Rossman A determined team of volunteers join forces to safeguard New York’s Lesbian Herstory Archives, the world's largest collection…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

BILLIE AND EMMA

Film BILLIE AND EMMA Directed by Samantha Lee A model student falls for the new kid at their all-girl Catholic school, but can their budding romance…

THE BONY LADY

Film THE BONY LADY Directed by Adriana Barbosa, Thiago Zanato This film follows Arely Vazquez, a transgender woman and leader of the Santa Muerte cult in Queens, NY,…

ENCORE SCREENINGS, SPECIAL EVENTS

BOOKSMART

Film BOOKSMART Directed by Olivia Wilde BFFs Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) kept their noses to the grindstone all through high school...

DELIVERY GIRL

Film DELIVERY GIRL Directed by Kate Krieger Trisha struggles with her queer identity and Catholic upbringing while making money delivering drugs in her conservative New…

DESIRES OF THE FLESH

Film DESIRES OF THE FLESH Directed by Rafaela Camelo For young Camila, blessed be Sunday, for that is the day to see Giovana.

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

FABULOUS

Film FABULOUS Directed by Audrey Jean-Baptiste Transgender dancer Lasseindra Ninja returns to her home in French Guiana to empower the local LGBTQ community through…

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…

FRAMING AGNES

Film FRAMING AGNES Directed by Chase Joynt, Kristen Schilt Watch as preeminent trans culture-makers of our time breathe new life into a 1950s archive of never-before-seen histories…

FULL BEAT

Film FULL BEAT Directed by Kase Pena A trans teen reluctantly braces herself for court-ordered time with her unaccepting dad, but finds an unlikely ally…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND

Film THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND Directed by Flavio Alves Tina, a young trans woman, and her grandmother navigate Tina's transition while attempting to build a life for…

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…

ALL GIRL FRIDAY, SHORTS PROGRAMS

GIRLS SHORTS

Program GIRLS SHORTS The women in this year’s collection of effervescent shorts know how to take chances against all odds. Whether...

GUM

Film GUM Directed by Lizette Barrera A teenager can’t find peaceful solitude or a way to come to terms with her grandfather’s passing until…

THE HANDMAID’S TALE

Film THE HANDMAID’S TALE The third season of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale is driven by June’s (Elisabeth Moss) resistance to the dystopian...

HOMIES

Film HOMIES Directed by Ina Espiritu Maine can't admit to best friend/f*ck buddy Raven that she is in love with her. A queer almost-love…

I

Film I Directed by Hallfridur Thora Tryggvadottir, Vala Omarsdottir Svanur searches for the freedom to be themself, in the big city and in the rural countryside at…

I KNOW HER

Film I KNOW HER Directed by Fawzia Mirza In the afterglow of a seemingly fated hookup, two women realize that perhaps they have a little too…

I THINK SHE LIKES YOU

Film I THINK SHE LIKES YOU Directed by Bridey Elliott When Justine and Julia pick Jake up at a bar, it’s not quite the threesome he was expecting.

FORD UNDER THE STARS, SPECIAL EVENTS

KATHY GRIFFIN: A HELL OF A STORY

Film KATHY GRIFFIN: A HELL OF A STORY Directed by Troy Miller Kathy Griffin dishes the gossip on her infamous Trump photo shoot and the media storm that followed in…

LADIES DAY

Film LADIES DAY Directed by Abena Taylor-Smith Amma’s day at the salon is full of sheen spray, gossip, and laughter, but how will she deal…

LIGHT IN DARK PLACES

Film LIGHT IN DARK PLACES Directed by Lagueria Davis A mother makes a shocking discovery when she's left to pack up her daughter's house after a tragic…

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.

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…

LOCKDOWN

Film LOCKDOWN Directed by Celine Held, Logan George Marie, a 14-year-old, stages a risky but almost perfect plan to understand the feelings she’s developing for her…

MISDIRECTION

Film MISDIRECTION Directed by Carly Usdin A chance encounter teaches Cam — a college freshman with a big, gay crush on her roommate —…

MOMSTER

Film MOMSTER Directed by Drew Denny Amanda Plummer and Brianna Hildebrand are a bank-robbing mother and roller-skating daughter who finally reunite in the ultimate…

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE

Film THE MORE THINGS CHANGE Directed by Debra F. Simone All Dana wants to do is create a fun and inclusive videogame, but instead she's stuck working at…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

MOTHER’S LITTLE HELPERS

Film MOTHER’S LITTLE HELPERS Directed by Kestrin Pantera As a legendary 1970s rock and roll photographer nears death, her adult children gather to try to figure…

PATRON SAINT

Film PATRON SAINT Directed by Georden West The ecstasy of a queer saint brings her to the gates of heaven.

QUEEN SUGAR

Film QUEEN SUGAR OWN presents an episodic screening of the critically acclaimed drama series Queen Sugar from creator and executive producer...

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

QUEERING THE SCRIPT

Film QUEERING THE SCRIPT Directed by Gabrielle Zilkha A dynamite mixture of devoted fans, show creators, and TV stars explores the rocky history and potentially bright…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

RIOT GIRLS

Film RIOT GIRLS Directed by Jovanka Vuckovic A teen lesbian couple is caught in the crossfire in a post-apocalyptic, parent-free world in this sci-fi thriller…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

SAINT FRANCES

Film SAINT FRANCES Directed by Alex Thompson An unplanned pregnancy and a new job nannying the precocious daughter of a lesbian couple lead Bridget to…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

SECOND STAR ON THE RIGHT

Film SECOND STAR ON THE RIGHT Directed by Ruth Caudeli A 30-something bisexual actress struggles with her career and relationship while the rest of her friends seem to…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

SELL BY

Film SELL BY Directed by Mike Doyle A struggling artist and his Insta-gay boyfriend hit a rough patch in their five-year relationship, as their female…

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES, FORD UNDER THE STARS

SID & JUDY

Film SID & JUDY Directed by Stephen Kijak Vintage photos and footage blend with contemporary narration to tell the tempestuous love story between Judy Garland and…

SINKED UP

Film SINKED UP Directed by Raechel Zarzynski Elsie and Frankie feel their way from roommate to romance, out of order and out of their respective…

ALL GIRL FRIDAY, SHORTS PROGRAMS

SHORTS: SO LET’S MAKE THINGS PHYSICAL

Program SHORTS: SO LET’S MAKE THINGS PHYSICAL These female-centric stories focus on the longing, heartache, and lust that so often entangle themselves when it comes...

STEALTH

Film STEALTH Directed by Astor Stark Gia is a "stealth" transgender woman -- able to pass as cis, but still contending with her love…

SUNLIT NIGHTS

Film SUNLIT NIGHTS Directed by Vilde Moberg Two strangers let loose and break free over an impromptu karaoke performance.

TAKE ONE THING OFF

Film TAKE ONE THING OFF Directed by Sammi Cohen, Scout Durwood Featuring original music from her debut album, Scout Durwood recounts her life story as the existential odyssey that…

THESE THEMS

Film THESE THEMS Directed by Jett Garrison After realizing she may be a lesbian, Gretchen quickly befriends non-binary dog walker, Vero, who decides to stop…

THROUPLE

Film THROUPLE Directed by Chrissie De Guzman Hungover from a bad breakup, a not-so-great stripper makes a house call to a progressive married couple, upending…

TIME & AGAIN

Film TIME & AGAIN Directed by Rachel Dax Eleanor and Isabelle meet again, 60 years after their relationship broke apart.

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…

NARRATIVE FEATURES

TO THE STARS

Film TO THE STARS Directed by Martha Stephens In God-fearing 1960s Oklahoma, shy high school outsider Iris’s world is shaken when beguiling Maggie moves into town.

TOUGH LOVE

Film TOUGH LOVE Directed by James Mackenzie Nikki is committed to finding a unicorn: someone – male, female, non-binary – who she's madly attracted to,…

UNDER COVERS

Film UNDER COVERS Directed by Michaela Olsen On the night of a lunar eclipse, we uncover the sweet, salacious, and spooky secrets of a small…

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

UNSETTLED

Film UNSETTLED Directed by Tom Shepard Four LGBTQ refugees seeking political asylum face struggles and bureaucracy in their attempts to gain residency in the…

VEVER (FOR BARBARA)

Film VEVER (FOR BARBARA) Directed by Deborah Stratman In this meditation on unfinished works and the creative process, Deborah Stratment resuscitates abandoned footage shot in Guatemala…

VIBES

Film VIBES Directed by Bane Fakih Mayssa is looking for a sexual release to cure her recent depression, but luck — and her mother…

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…

DOCUMENTARY FEATURES

YOU DON’T NOMI

Film YOU DON’T NOMI Directed by Jeffrey McHale Fans, detractors, filmmakers, and critics all share their thoughts and perspectives about the glorious excesses of the unforgettable…

CLOSING NIGHT GALA: BEFORE YOU KNOW IT

Film CLOSING NIGHT GALA: BEFORE YOU KNOW IT Directed by Hannah Pearl Utt In this Sundance favorite, sisters Rachel and Jackie discover their mother (Judith Light) — whom they thought was…