Gay Straight Alliance Screening

Wednesday, April 2, 11:15am

Aspen District Theatre | 199 High School Rd, Aspen

*FREE for Students + Teachers

Event Details

Aspen Film and AspenOut are partnering for a special screening of thoughtful, touching, and provocative LGBTQ+ films from this year’s festival to raise awareness for the gay-straight alliance chapters in our local high schools*. This year’s screening is hosted by the Aspen High School GSA, moderated by students with a filmmaker Q&A to follow.

Special Guests: Bec Pecaut, Director of ARE YOU SCARED TO BE YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU THINK THAT YOU MIGHT FAIL?; Shruti Parekh, Director of ZARI

Moderators: Madison Nelson, Clare Williams

*A gay–straight alliance is intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for all LGBTQ+ individuals and youth as well as their cisgender heterosexual allies.

Underwritten By

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Films

GIGI Image

GIGI

14 MIN

France

From the tormented little mermaid to the fulfilled woman she is today, Gigi tells us about her gender transition with humor and sensitivity.
ARE YOU SCARED TO BE YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU THINK THAT YOU MIGHT FAIL? Image

COLORADO PREMIERE

ARE YOU SCARED TO BE YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU THINK THAT YOU MIGHT FAIL?

18 MIN

Canada

While recovering from top surgery, Mad struggles with wanting their partner’s attention and accepting their mother’s help.
ZARI Image

COLORADO PREMIERE

ZARI

19 MIN

US, India

Amidst preparations for her sister’s wedding in India, a young American named Neelu forges an unexpected connection with Zeyb, a quiet sari store clerk with a secret.

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