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Born This Way: Queer Stories
- Czech Republic | Denmark | Ecuador | United States
Discovering who you are is an integral part of growing up, even if the world disagrees. Whether it’s awkward first dates, traveling across the universe, or reckoning with adulthood, these seven short films are not afraid of opinions or naysayers.
Please note: Films in this program contain themes, images, language, that may not be suitable for all ages.
Films
Alleyways
As new friends appear in his life, a teenage boy is uncertain how to navigate his best friend’s trans identity.
Within the Seams (Entre Costuras)
Burdened by her anxiety, a high school graduate, Eva, must navigate her transition to adulthood and how it affects the relationships around her. Surreal and funny, Within the Seams authentically captures the uncertainty of young adulthood.
Cut From My Own Cloth
After getting VIP tickets to their favorite artist’s show, a young non-binary person struggles to find an outfit that represents them while shopping with their parents.
Maladaptive
Sophia, a maladaptive daydreamer, struggles to keep her mind in the present moment on her first date with Ingrid. Lingering too long in her romantic fantasies threatens to stall things before they begin.
James
After his mother’s passing, James has two choices: family or sanity. Shot on Super 8mm, James confronts the often messy mix of religion, family, and identity as its characters learn to cope with their new bereft reality.
Echo Equinox
In this surrealist experimental piece, Echo Equinox and Nova recount their relationship as it transcends space and time. Using mixed media elements like hand-drawn rotoscope, analogue glitch art, and a blend of VHS & digital photography, Echo Equinox transports you to a world like no other.
Yasmin
Yasmin and Karoline share a clear chemistry on their first date in a romantically moody bar. Their conversation continues past closing time, and, as they leave together, Karoline’s remarks change their rapport and force Yasmin to make a decision.
Event Information
Saturday, April 26, 2025
4:00pm
- 7 shorts | 70 minutes
Facets
1517 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 United States
Tickets
Accessibility
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