Out With the Norms
April 14 - 24, 2022
Whether they’re shedding light on overshadowed history, promoting more inclusive practices, enduring unexpected circumstances, or even subverting expectations, these films are reshaping the reel and real landscape while making them unapologetically queer.
Sponsored by Chris Newell
STREAMING TICKETS
- Director: Various
- Year: 2022
- Running Time: 87 min
- Format: DCP
Packaged Films
Prayers for Sweet Waters
South Africa | 2021 | 16 min | Elijah NdoumbeThree transgender sex workers immerse us in their vivid and personal truths as they face life in Cape Town, South Africa amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chocolate Milk
USA | 2021 | 10 min | Latisha Di VenutoA young girl challenges her two moms to drink chocolate milk every day for a year in hopes of bringing the family closer together.
Everyman
United Kingdom | 2021 | 11 min | Jack GoessensJack presents his personal, visual essay about his own gender transition and how that fits into the bigger picture.
Kiss Me
Mexico | 2022 | 10 min | David BarbaA curious teen spends an afternoon exploring an empty beach house, unaware of the security cameras keeping a close eye on him.
Unity Mosque
USA | 2021 | 6 min | Nicole TeenyThe founders and attendees of the titular place of worship in Toronto share their stories and opinions about one of the world's first queer-affirming and gender-equal mosques.
The Liberator
USA | 2021 | 18 min | Patrick FritzA Holocaust researcher struggles to convince his boyfriend's grandfather to share his untold experience liberating Dachau.
Tank Fairy
Taiwan | 2021 | 10 min | Erich RettstadtTen-year-old Jojo's aspirations of drag and dance are fulfilled when his fierce, propane-toting fairy godmother arrives instead of his building's traditional tank-delivery person.
Joychild
USA | 2021 | 6 min | Aurora BrachmanA kid reflects on the moment they revealed their deepest secret to their mother.