NYC Pride is thrilled to bring back OutCinema in partnership with NewFest and SVA Theatre, in a three-day format to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride and community on film.
Featuring specially curated screenings followed by Q&As and open bar after-parties, the new format provides a wide variety in LGBTQIA+ cinema that reflects the community.
Monday, June 18th – Doors: 6:45 p.m. – Movie: 7:30 p.m.
IDEAL HOME
New York City Premiere
Written & Directed by Andrew Fleming (THE CRAFT, DICK)
Starring Paul Rudd, Steve Coogan, and Alison Pill
From writer/director Andrew Fleming comes this outrageous, crowd-pleasing comedy starring Paul Rudd and Steve Coogan as an extravagant gay couple named Paul and Erasmus whose personal and professional lives are turned inside out when a ten-year-old boy shows up at their door claiming to be Erasmus’ grandson. Followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker and featured cast.
Tuesday, June 19th – Doors: 6:45 p.m. – Movie: 7:30 p.m.
ANTONIO LOPEZ 1970: SEX FASHION & DISCO
Winner, Grand Jury Prize, DOC NYC
Directed by James Crump
Featuring Jessica Lange, Pat Cleveland, Grace Jones, and Patti D’Arbanville
Transport yourself to the glamorous world of 1970s fashion, nightlife, and culture in both New York and Paris with this fascinating, intimate, and revealing documentary about a revolutionary illustrator, proudly bisexual New York icon, and couture collaborator. Followed by a talkback with the filmmaker and featured cast, moderated by fashion designer Anna Sui.
Wednesday, June 20th – Doors: 7:30 p.m. – Movie: 8:00 p.m.
FROM SELMA TO STONEWALL: ARE WE THERE YET?
Special Panel Conversation & Screening
Directed by Marilyn Bennett
Featuring Darnell L. Moore, Sarah Shulman, and Rev. Dr. Brad R. Braxton
Join for a special panel conversation and screening of this galvanizing documentary that sees a black preacher and a white lesbian activist forming a bond as they search for the intersection between the civil rights and the LGBTQ+ equality movements of today. Followed by an extended panel discussion with activists and featuring cast, moderated by Tiq Milan.
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