NewFest36 Films

FEMALE TROUBLE (1974): 50th Anniversary

John Waters’ saga of delinquency spans the wretched life of self-proclaimed “thief and shit-kicker” Dawn Davenport

BAM, Oct 12 '24, 08:00PM

Running time: 92

Director: John Waters

POLYESTER (1981)

Divine stars as Francine Fishpaw, a frustrated housewife whose domestic life isn’t exactly what she imagined

BAM, Oct 12 '24, 05:00PM

Running time: 84

Director: John Waters

LAYLA

A vivacious nonbinary drag performer finds themselves drawn to an unexpected new beau and faces pivotal decisions about their identity

SVA, Oct 14 '24, 06:30PM

Running time: 100

Director: Amrou Al-Kadhi

LADY LIKE

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Lady Camden comes into her own as a unique artist in this entertaining doc. You better work!

SVA, Oct 17 '24, 08:00PM

Running time: 88

Director: Luke Willis

SHORTS: COMEDY COMES OUT

A collection of comedic short films that will make you cringe and giggle in equal measure

Virtual, Oct 10 '24, 12:00PM to Oct 22 '24, 11:59PM

SVA, Oct 18 '24, 06:15PM

Running time: 90

SHORTS: QUEER LIVES ACROSS TIME & AMERICA (with the American LGBTQ+ Museum)

This celebratory short film program, in partnership with the American LGBTQ+ Museum, spans decades and our vast national landscape to capture a holistic portrait of queer life in the USA

Virtual, Oct 10 '24, 12:00PM to Oct 22 '24, 11:59PM

The Center, Oct 19 '24, 03:00PM

Running time: 74

ASOG (Virtual Exclusive)

A nonbinary femme teacher embarks on a thrilling journey of love, resilience and discovery

Virtual, Oct 10 '24, 12:00PM to Oct 22 '24, 11:59PM

Running time: 99

Director: Seán Devlin

A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO (NewFest Pride Encore, Virtual Exclusive)

A compelling, lovingly-captured documentary portrait of Fire Island as queer paradise that sees past and present blur within the iconic beach town

Virtual, Oct 10 '24, 12:00PM to Oct 22 '24, 11:59PM

Running time: 90

Director: Brian J. Smith