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| Still from Florent: Queen of the Meat Market |
Hello My Name is Lesbian @ Egyptian, 6pm: Offering a panoramic view of Denmark’s diverse lesbian culture from the 1950s to the present, women from ages 19 to 84 take us on a tour of sex, family, career, and nightlife in one of the most sexually liberated countries in the world.
Genderbusters (shorts program) @ NWFF, 6pm: Calling all queers! Let’s shake up the system and break down old-school gender roles with this winning collection of enlightening shorts.
Bloomington @ NWFF, 7:30pm: Things don’t go quite as planned for Jackie, a former child television star, when she heads off to college seeking independence and a normal life…but, being hot for teacher brings some rough life lessons in this sexy, romantic drama.
Florent: Queen of the Meat Market @ Egyptian, 7:30pm: This joyous and wildly entertaining documentary is a love letter to charismatic Florent Morellet and his legendary eponymous New York diner, which became an oasis for celebrities, gays, drag queens, and performance artists—everyone was welcome. Winner of the audience award for Best Documentary at NewFest: The New York LGBT Film Festival, FLORENT will delight activists, foodies, history buffs, and everyone in between! Centerpiece Gala Event. Director David Segal and subject Florent Morellet in attendance.
Florent Centerpiece Gala Event @ Lobby Bar, 9pm: Mix and mingle with your fellow festival-goers while you wet your whistle at Capitol Hill’s newest LGBT lounge. Nibble on delicious snacks and say hi to the filmmakers. 916 East Pike Street. Your ticket to the film includes the gala reception. 21 and over only.
Do the Hustler (shorts program) @ NWFF, 9:45pm: It’s the world’s oldest profession, and they work hard for it, honey. Shocking, surprising, and intimate, these stories go under the covers to reveal everything.
Le Tigre: On Tour @ Egyptian, 9:45pm: Who wouldn’t want to go on tour with feminist queer-punk electropop legends Le Tigre? This lively and intimate documentary captures the beloved indie band rocking and ranting through interviews and appearances on their final world tour. Co-presented by Rat City Rollergirls.
– Michael Strangeways
