Free Queer Shorts for the Whole Family

Shows:
* Sunday, June 11, 11:00 am

This special program for the whole family showcases stories of love, acceptance, and resilience. A queer family shorts program can challenge stereotypes and help break down barriers to acceptance. Ultimately, this program can be essential in fostering a more inclusive society where all families are celebrated and valued.

• Mama has a Moustache
  A short, quirky, fully animated documentary about gender and family, as seen through children’s eyes. Entirely driven by audio interviews of kids ages 5-10, the film uses these sound bytes combined with clip-art and mixed media to explore how children are able to experience a world outside of the traditional gender binary.
  Director: Sally Rubin (US 2021) 10 min
• The Girl Behind the Mirror
  Trapped in her own room, a transgender girl finds a new reality behind the mirror where she is free to be who she is or wants to be.
  In Portuguese with English subtitles 
  Director: luri Moreno (Brazil 2021) 12 min
  
  
• Bertie, The Brilliant
  A young boy takes on chores and small jobs around his neighborhood to raise money for a ticket to a magic show, but when his grandma loses her job, he is faced with a difficult decision.
  In English and Spanish with English subtitles
  Director: Gabriela Garcia Medina (US 2022) 24 min
• Pete
  Pete is a short film about gender identity, Little League Baseball, the people who inspire change by trying to be themselves, and the superheroes who allow that change to happen.
  Director: Bret Parker (US 2022) 7 min
  

June is Pride Month, a celebration of LGBTQIA+ people and culture – a time to reflect on the great strides we’ve made as a community and to take inventory of the challenges we continue to face. As varied and vibrant as the community is, so are their stories put to film. CAFILM is proud to present its first-ever Pride series, showcasing the best LGBQTIA+ films that made history, not only because they were awarded or internationally recognized, but because of their importance in elevating new perspectives and voices.

This event seeks to promote awareness and understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and create a safe and supportive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies to come together and celebrate their identities. It is a positive step towards creating a more inclusive and welcoming community for all.