Reproductive Justice and LGBTQA Film Festival
Breaking Out of the Social Closet
Co-sponsored by the LGBT Center of OC and W-HUB (Womxn's Center)
The Reproductive Justice Initiative’s 2017-2018 film series Breaking Out of The Social Closet offers a nuanced examination of gender identity, celebrating the clear advancements and legal victories in recent years, while also exposing the painful costs of fighting stigma, shaming, and stereotypes. It explores how sex and gender status continues to impact individual safety, civil and human rights, despite obvious advancements in marriage equality. The series engages growing up trans, violence against the LGBTQA community, race and homosexuality, and vulnerabilities to mass incarceration, homelessness, and poverty. Featuring talkback sessions with artists, parents, experts, and the community.
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Check It
October 19, 2017
Co-Sponsored with BLSA
6:30 p.m. Light Refreshments Provided
EDU Room 1111
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Growing Up Coy
February 1, 2018
EDU Room 1111
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Light Refreshments Provided
Talkback with Priya Shah, advocate for equality and inclusion for trans children.
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Political Animals
February 8, 2018
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Light Refreshments Provided
Talkback with Hon. Betsy Butler, former state legislator and current Executive Director, California Women's Law Center; Laura Kanter, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Youth Programs, LGBT Center OC; Hon. Beth Krom, former mayor and city council member for the City of Irvine.
EDU Room 1111
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Paris Is Burning
March 22, 2018
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Light Refreshments Provided
Talkback with T. Mychael Rambo, Award Winning Actor, Singer.
EDU Room 1111
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Free CeCe
March 29, 2018
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Light Refreshments Provided
Talkback with CeCe McDonald, formerly incarcerated for defending her life.
EDU Room 1111
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Film Schedule
