SHORTS: CARIBBEAN PRIDE POWER

Champion queer expression and reconciliation with this vivid showcase of Caribbean LGBTQ+ experiences, joys and reclamations. This inspiring collection of short films, capturing stories across the diaspora, reaffirms the value in finding community, concluding with a joyful cinematic celebration at the West Indian Day Carnival Parade.
The in-person screening of this shorts program will be followed by a Q&A*


YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIKE ME
Dir. Safiyah Chiniere, 10 min, USA
A woman who presents as masculine, grappling with insecurities that threaten to consume her whole being. It captures the moments when disownment can lead to crippling self-judgment, when you feel like nothing more than a shadow of yourself.


BLUE PANDORA
Dir. Alan González, 12 min, Cuba
A middle-aged transgender woman rejects a teenager who tries to win her over, but she gets an unpleasant surprise that makes her consider whether or not to give Roy a chance.

OUTSIDE CENTER
Dir. Eli Jean Tahchi, 20 min, Canada/Germany
After finding community on a rugby team in Munich, Jamaican-born Desmond tackles life by embracing his identity.

MISS HONEY: THE CATSUIT
Dir. Brandon R. Nicholas, 7 min, USA
Douglas Says experienced a fashion mishap, which “spirit” then led him to create his signature cut-out catsuit that was worn by NYC nightlife staple Moi Renee for the performance of his catchy bitch-track “Miss Honey”.


CARIBBEAN QUEEN
Dir. Sekiya Dorsett, 23 min, USA
“Caribbean Queen” is an inspiring short film that follows the journey of Q, a young Caribbean boy, who wants to become the Queen of the West Indian Day Carnival Parade. However, prejudice from family and the community threatens this dream and celebration of Caribbean culture. But with determination and the help of their lesbian bestie, Joe, they may just make it to the Parkway!

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