Tomorrow night sees the start of six queer nights at the Duke of Yorks, both at it’s ‘Legs’ home and it’s ‘Komedia’ outreach post. Spread over the next two Pride weeks, the films are curated by Eyes Wide Open Cinema.
On Friday, July 19 at 10pm there’s a Divine double bill at the proper Dukes. I am Divine is a brand new documentary on the life of the legendary gal, plus there’s a chance to catch the evergreen Female Trouble. There’ll be live acts and music, so dust off those thigh-hugging boots and beehive bouffants and make yourself up to the nines.
On Sunday, July 21 at the Komedia starting at 1pm you can experience local icon Bette Bourne and acclaimed playwright Mark Ravenhill in one big dollop. Bette took on the establishment in the 70’s and 80’s with high heels and lipstick, playing a vital role in our liberation. The film will shed light on a hidden part of gay history: from the early meetings of the Gay Liberation Front, to the first mass gay protests in Europe. Ravenhill will be your guide, and both will be there in person after the film for a Q&A session.
The Life and Times of Harvey Milk is at Dukes at Komedia on July 25 at 6pm, while on July 26 there’s Tomboy (Komedia again), which plays to mark Brighton’s first Trans Pride. Tomboy is the tale of 10 year old Laure who presents herself as a boy, Mikhael, when her family move to a new area of France. A programme of short films will precede the main feature with the whole thing kicking off at 9pm.
6pm on August 1 at the Komedia sees a series of films from local filmmakers curated by Eyes Wide Open, where themes of sexuality, gender, separation, coming out and affirmation will be examined.
Rounding off the mini-fest will be THE gay icon herself, the one and only Judy Garland in her last ever film roll in I Could Go On Singing. Playing Jenny Bowman, Garland’s performance mirrors her own life and also stars another queer icon, Dirk Bogarde. It plays at 1.30pm at the Dukes on August 4.
WHAT: Six queer films and talks
WHERE: Duke of Yorks Picturehouse Cinema, London Road, Brighton and Dukes at Komedia, Gardner St, Brighton
WHEN: From July 19 to August 4
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