Reel Stories

Reel Stories is a free quarterly screening series dedicated to showcasing international queer cinema, with a focus on marginalized perspectives. All screenings are in partnership with City of Asylum.

City of Asylum builds a more just community by protecting and celebrating creative freedom of expression. They provide sanctuary to literary writers exiled under threat of persecution, so that they can continue to write and are not silenced.

Every event is free and open to the public.

Next Screening: Apolo

Apolo film still

Apolo follows the journey of a family formed by a transgender couple, revealing the nuances of love, daily life, and the constant struggle for recognition and respect. The documentary offers an intimate look into their family dynamics, inviting us to rethink our notions of affection, care, and society itself.

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Belonging Still

Reel Stories: Belonging

Wednesday, November 29th @ 7:00 pm
Online (Wherever You Live) + In-Person (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Sweetheart Still

Reel Stories: Sweetheart

Wednesday, March 29th @ 7:00 pm
Online (Wherever You Live) + In-Person (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Temblores Still

Reel Stories: Temblores

Wednesday, January 25th @ 7:00 pm
Online (Wherever You Live) + In-Person (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Jonathan Still

Reel Stories: Jonathan

Wednesday, August 31st @ 7:00 pm
Online (Wherever You Live) + In-Person (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Venus Still

Reel Stories: Venus

Wednesday, July 27th @ 7:00 pm
Online (Wherever You Live) + In-Person (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Finlandia

Reel Stories: FINLANDIA

Wednesday, June 29th @ 7:00 pm
Online (Wherever You Live) + In-Person (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Past Screenings