To get where we're going we must know where we've been.Enjoy this collection of short films where our past and present collide, and we begin to glimpse the tremendous possibilities for our future. TOTAL RUNTIME: 93 minutes

Stud Country, the largest queer country western line dancing event in America, was created to preserve Los Angeles' little known 50+ year queer line dancing tradition. Despite its success and fiercely committed community, the event is set to lose its venue due to gentrification. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/194c7af20b53779b7558413f91f4949b.png">

themes of secrecy, mention of homophobia, mention of the AIDS pandemic

English

Stud Country

Stud Country, the largest queer country western line dancing event is set to lose its venue due to gentrification.

A striking portrait of belonging and memory, paying homage to Joseph “Josie” Cavallucci (aka Mother Cavallucci), a legendary New Hope drag queen who hosted annual wedding celebrations in the 70s and 80s that served as fundraisers and a community party. Poetically merging archival photographs and present day footage from a community drag show, Don’t Cry For Me All You Drag Queens, weaves together the present and past sparking conversation about the modern day issues Mother Cavallucci revolutionized. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/7062a663d7b4c97101e02d6df32ae1b5.png">

Don't Cry For Me All You Drag Queens

A striking portrait of belonging and memory, paying homage to Mother Cavallucci, a legendary New Hope drag queen who hosted annual wedding celebrations in the 70s and 80s.

Sultana of New York, a Palestinian drag queen, performer, and artist, reflects on her journey from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and then to New York. Sultana tells of the challenges of performing drag in conservative societies, her nostalgia for the glory days and the glamour of Egyptian cinema icons, and her struggle to prove her existence and her self-expression as a performer and artist. She also shares&nbsp;her love of celebration and her everlasting commitment to be true to herself. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/a1cb43bbb81f380031a643e362a32f4d.png">

mention of racism, mention of The Black September, mention of kidnapping, mention of Civil War, homophobia, mention of therapy

Sultana's Reign

Sultana of New York, a Palestinian drag queen, performer, and artist, reflects on her journey from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and then to New York.

Having once lived in fear of losing her job for who she loved, Arden Eversmeyer recognized the importance of reclaiming the words “old” and “lesbian” with pride rather than shame. In 1998, after losing her partner of three decades and realizing that many of her Houston peers would die before telling their truth, Arden purchased a small audio recorder and began taping. As the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project (OLOHP) expanded by word of mouth, Arden and others began to road-trip across the country to gather more.&nbsp; Old Lesbians honors Arden's legacy by animating the resilient, joyful voices she preserved in the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project, from first crush to first love, from the closet to coming out, and finally from loss to connection. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/bd15de4639b0a31366b1072a36afc351.png">

themes of aging, themes of death, themes of secrecy, themes of adolescence, themes of homophobia, mention of isolation, themes of loneliness, mention of systemic sexism, mention of raid, mention of suicide, mention of donor insemination, mention of hate crime

Old Lesbians

For the last quarter century, Houston native Arden Eversmeyer journeyed across the country to record hundreds of oral "herstories" with a mostly invisible population that is rapidly disappearing.

A tattoo ritual and hookah session memorializes a pre-war flower shop. After seeing its storefront in archival footage of the Lebanese Civil War, a first-generation daughter seeks information and connection to place. Scenes of 1976 Beirut are paired with today’s developed landscape, while roses are etched and coconut coals burn in a snowy diasporic setting. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/4097ffc7e3a167067e2395d5e16a3bd0.png">

smoking, tattooing, sound of gunfire, mention of and imagery of destruction from war

The Landmarks of Memory

A tattoo ritual and hookah session memorializes a pre-war flower shop in Beirut.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the world grappled with unprecedented challenges, online sex work emerged as a lifeline for many navigating a harsh economic landscape. System Errors is a thought-provoking documentary that explores this phenomenon, delving into the lives of online sex workers and the complex interplay of privilege, marginalization, and societal norms. Through personal stories and critical analysis, the film challenges preconceived notions, offering a fresh perspective on a subject often hidden in shadows. With a unique artistic vision inspired by the 90s, System Errors transcends traditional documentary structures, celebrating authenticity and the raw truths of its participants. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/72e9e0bd34c93cdcd704f7a0eb436fe5.png">

mention of familial trauma, nudity, mention of lockdown, mention of abuse, mention of insecurity, smoking, mentions of physical restrictions, mentions of fetishes, mention of objectification, mention of mental health struggles, mention of racism, mention of colorism, mention of fatphobia, mention of trolling, mention of online bullying

System Errors

System Errors delves into the diverse experiences of online sex workers. Seeking to humanize those who are frequently dehumanized by societal norms.

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