Monday, June 7, 2021
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Mon, Jun 7, 2021, 6:30 PM
Will ride at 6:45; Screening at 7:30PM
6:32 PM
End location: Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton Street
The category is... Biking! We will ride an easy 2 miles to the Clinton Street Theater for a 7:30PM screening of the infamous 1990 documentary "Paris is Burning" which focuses on drag queens, femmes, and trans women of color living in New York City during the height of the AIDS Crisis and their "house" ballroom culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often socially shunned performers. Groups from each house compete in elaborate balls that take cues from the world of fashion. Also touching on issues of racism and poverty, the film features interviews with a number of renowned drag queens, including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija and Dorian Corey. This film is A MUST-WATCH for anyone that's into voguing, queer and trans history, Rupaul's Drag Race (actually know where much of drag/ballroom culture comes from before it was "made for TV"), or amazing DIY fashion. Wear your ballroom BEST and bring a mask for the theatre! The screening is free but there is a suggested $6 donation for Black & Pink, a prison abolitionist organization dedicated to abolishing the criminal punishment system and liberating LGBTQIA2S+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS who are affected by that system through advocacy, support, and organizing. Pre-register for the screening at the link below.
Tickets/Donations for Film Screening
Ride details from @anomalily on twitter
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