Schedule:

Friday, October 6, 2023

7:00 PM: Egghead & Twinkie at Cinestudio

Forget everything you think you know about road trip and coming of age stories and just enjoy this creative and funny mashup of the two genres. Twinkie is a young lesbian-in-training who cons her sweet, platonic friend Egghead to accompany her to Dallas for a massive blow-out lesbian party where she hopes to hook up with the object of her desire. As they say, hijinks ensue as the journey becomes an epic adventure filled with hilarious scenarios and moments of self-discovery. Very sweet and full of heart.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

3:00 PM: Holding Space for Each Other: New London's LGBTQ+ Community at Cinestudio

While many people have fond memories of summer excursions to Ocean Beach Park, this documentary takes a look at another side of New London ? the rich history of the LGBTQ community. From early gay bars, to the impact of the AIDS/HIV epidemic, and everything in between and beyond, the film explores the intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality and religion, and other aspects of queer life from 1960 to the present day, with a special focus on notable queer civil rights activist Bayard Rustin.

7:00 PM: So Damn Easy Going at Cinestudio

Joanna's mind is like a flashing amusement park at peak season. She desperately needs her ADHD meds to keep her buzzy brain in order, but the family's money has run out and she has to get very creative. Amidst all of this chaos, she becomes enthralled with a new classmate, the charming and confident Audrey. Now Joanna has an exploding heart as well as a bursting mind and has to figure it all out. This is not your typical teen drama!

9:30 PM: The Lost Boys at Cinestudio

Joe is about to be released from a youth detention center and is preparing for the freedom that he so desperately craves. But then William arrives and it's a case of love at first sight. Joe is conflicted, having to choose between a second chance at life on the outside or staying behind bars with William. Will Joe choose freedom or passion? When love blooms in a desperate place, is that enough to make it a paradise? One critic has called this "a surprisingly romantic film in every aspect."

Sunday, October 8, 2023

3:00 PM: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted A Culture at Cinestudio

What if the word 'homosexual' was never meant to be in the Bible? That's the premise of this fascinating documentary that reveals an amazing surprise, discovered by a gay seminary scholar and a straight activist who delve into never-before-seen archival materials at Yale University. Modern-day homophobia within the conservative Christian church is largely the result of a mistranslation dating to 1946. Director Rocky Roggio uses her own complicated history as the queer daughter of a minister as a point of departure for this personal investigation.

7:00 PM: We Are Family: Trans/Nonbinary Shorts at Cinestudio

Powerful and affirming stories about the experiences of transgender and non-binary people, told with honesty, integrity and heart.

Monday, October 9, 2023

7:00 PM: Boy Oh Boy: Gay Shorts at Cinestudio

Dating apps, nocturnal binges, fetish clubs, broken elevators, perfect and not-so-perfect boyfriends, and wartime love. What’s up with the boys this year?

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

7:00 PM: Herstory: Lesbian Shorts at Cinestudio

From witches to baby butches, from wedding planning to breaking up, these are the extraordinary stories of famous women or just your average Céline or Mary.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

7:30 PM: Mutt at Cinestudio

Over the course of a single hectic day in New York City, Feña experiences an emotional roller coaster as three people from his past are thrust back into his life, including his hot and hunky former boyfriend John, played by Cole Doman (Henry Gamble's Birthday Party). While transitioning from female to male, Feña lost touch with these three people and now must navigate the new dynamics of old relationships while tackling the day-to-day challenges of living his new life.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

7:00 PM: All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White at Cinestudio

Bambino and Bawa met during a photography competition in Lagos and hit it off immediately. During many long photography trips around the city they develop a deep affection for each other. But in a society where homosexuality is strictly taboo, they feel the pressure of social norms. Beautifully acted and well crafted, the film creates a persistent tension around the question of "will they, or won't they?" Winner of the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-themed feature film at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.

Friday, October 13, 2023

7:00 PM: Paloma at Cinestudio

Paloma is a transgender woman whose most cherished dream is to marry her boyfriend Zé in a traditional church wedding. She is a devoted mother, a hard-working farmhand on a Brazilian papaya plantation, and has been saving to afford the celebration. But the local priest refuses to marry them, forcing Paloma to confront her rural society. She suffers violence, betrayal, prejudice and injustice, but nothing shakes her faith and determination.

9:30 PM: The Judgment at Cinestudio

What better way is there to spend Friday the 13th than watching a queer horror late show? Get ready to scream as a gay couple returns to Egypt for a family emergency, forcing them back into the closet and trying to pass as just friends. As the pervasive tension of dangerous homophobia rises around them, they begin to fear that they have fallen prey to witchcraft as punishment for their homosexual "sins," causing a religious terror and exposing an unhealed past. Hold onto your seat, or the person next to you!

Saturday, October 14, 2023

3:00 PM: No Place Like Home: Connecticut Shorts at Wadsworth Atheneum

We’re proud to showcase this special collection of films made in Connecticut or by creative people with a Connecticut connection.

7:00 PM: Glitter & Doom at Wadsworth Atheneum

There's fun for the guys and the gals in this fantastical summer romance featuring the iconic music of the Indigo Girls. With a "love at first sight" story focused on a charismatic musician and a carefree kid who wants to join the circus, it's fun, romantic, and sexy. And it's packed with great music and dance numbers, not to mention loads of fun cameos, including the Indigo Girls themselves and Lea DeLaria. Another inventive opus from the creator of festival faves Were the World Mine and The Go Doc Project.

Sunday, October 15, 2023

3:00 PM: The Venus Effect at Cinestudio

In this charming romantic comedy, Liv is a young woman who is close to her parents and works in the family greengrocer business. Against all expectation, she falls in love with the spirited and somewhat older Andrea, who claims to be suffering from stress. But in reality, Andrea is heartbroken and has sought refuge at her uncle's apple plantation. Liv's relationship with Andrea is the catalyst for divorce, lost friendship and crisis, but she comes to see that love is mutable, and families come in many forms.

7:00 PM: Solo at Cinestudio

Simon is a rising star of the Montreal drag scene who simultaneously faces disappointment from two impossible loves. First, there's his passionate but destructive relationship with the sexy but manipulative Oliver. And then, there's the strained relationship with his cold and distant mother Claire, who has returned after a 15-year absence and still makes everything about her. Stylish, edgy and flamboyant, the film pulses with great energy and is loaded with fabulous costumes and amazing drag numbers.

Date:
October 6-15, 2023

Locations:
- Cinestudio, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103

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