Gender Reel's 6th Annual film & performance art festival kicks off it's 2016 event with a primiere screening of the new documentary, "Major! A new documentary film." We will also showcase performance peices and art displays by local queer/trans artists. A Q&A with Miss Major (who will be skyped in) and two other trans identified people will follow the screening.
After the sucess of last years opening night, we are excited to invite Quinn "Shimmer" Villagomez back to host this years kick off ev...
Gender Reel's 6th Annual film & performance art festival kicks off it's 2016 event with a primiere screening of the new documentary, "Major! A new documentary film." We will also showcase performance peices and art displays by local queer/trans artists. A Q&A with Miss Major (who will be skyped in) and two other trans identified people will follow the screening.
After the sucess of last years opening night, we are excited to invite Quinn "Shimmer" Villagomez back to host this years kick off event.
Quinn, is a well known hispanic transgender woman activist and voice in the Twin Cities. She co-host's FRESH FRUIT on KFAI Radio, was chosen as one of five most Influential women in the Twin Cities and was featured in a City Pages article during International Women's Day in 2015.
MAJOR! a new documentary: explores the life of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color and trans people for over 40 years.
The Encounter: This short film explores the lives of trans woman Diana (Columbia) and Gabrielle (Eduador) as they confront social prejudice, gender violence and their own fears.
Our Fire Blooms: In a little-known Mexican festival men transform into women and queer dancers prepare for a big night despite facing violent resistence (Trailer).
Other amazing folks you can catch during the event:
Performers: Hector Chavarria, Furieus Iris, Elena Garner,
Artists: Angie Jonas, Josh Elberg, Morgan Webb, Gavin Rouille, Esme Rodriquez and Owen Marciano.
Panalists: Riah Roe, Nikki Lewis and Reagan Sahura Sirisavath.
Event Schedule:
6:00 PM -- Doors Open & Art Show
6:30 PM -- Welcoming
6:45 PM -- Performances by Hector, Furieus and Elena
7:30 PM -- Premiere of "Maor! A New Documentary
8:45 PM -- Q&A with Riah, Nikki, Reagan and Quinn (Host)
9:30 PM -- Screening of "Our Fire Blooms" & "The Encounter"
Ticket Prices:
$10.00 -- General Admission
$50.00 -- Reserved Tabletop (seats 4). Tabletop tickets allow 4 people to enter under one reservation. There are only 7 tables available. Tables are located directly infront of the stage and film screen.
Click here to buy advanced tickets. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-reel-minneapolis-2016-opening-night-tickets-26412689064
Partial proceeds from the Tabletop seats benefit The Family Tree Clinic.
We will also be hosting a silent auction!
