Whether it's dancing or seeking refuge, being in a state of movement requires an active choice. A choice to keep going, to change, to develop, to take on a new journey. This short film program depicts characters moving towards love, friendships, understanding, and a better life, shown through dance, political statements, and migration.
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Whether alone or as part of a community, the people in these films live their lives on the edge, not quite fitting in. Each part of this short film program focuses on these individuals and events in their lives, exploring intimacy, identity and gender expression. These explorations are seen from the outside and the inside, letting us into their deepest thoughts and feelings.
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As the fire can draw you close to its untamed flame, the characters in this short film program will allure you with their fiery spirits. These films portray the concept of being bold in different ways and show that attitude and being kick ass varies in expression. From entering a bar wearing a Wonder Woman costume and owning it to collectively creating resilience - this is bold.
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The joy of fat femme sex and identity is shared over a pomegranate before diving into fucking, fisting and orgasms.
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A gentle and delicate story of two bodies meeting, told with elegant simplicity.
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A road trip forces a young woman and her two besties to examine their identities and place in the American South.
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Five queer black men explore topics arisen from the 2016 US election results through performances of movement and song.
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When Fawzia Mirza meets Sabeen Mahmud, a world-renowned Pakistani activist in Karachi, Mirza’s life changes forever.
Michelle Fiordaliso
USA, 2017
17 min.
English/Urdu with English subtitles
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Erard found his voice through voguing. Now, he's helping his younger brother train for his first voguing competition.
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A Poly Love Story' pairs the traditional love story formula with dance to depict the experience of polyamory.
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