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SUNDAY JUNE 22nd - 12pm-8pm
The Southern Arizona Film Society, in proud partnership with La Línea and The Gok, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Nogales Pride Film Fest, taking place Saturday, June 22, from 12 PM to 8 PM at the Alfredo I. Velasquez Art Hall at The Gok. This one-day, free-to-the-public celebration centers LGBTQ+ voices in cinema, highlighting stories rooted in the heart of Southern Arizona.
12:30pm-2pm
CAMERACHILD
Directed by​
Ames Stevens
Every day, Lucky wakes up to an invisible magic camera following them everywhere they go. Now, on the verge of their 18th birthday, the show may finally come to an end.
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Q&A Will Follow
2pm-3:30pm
SOUTHERN ARIZONA LGBTQ+ SHORT FILMS
This year's Short Film Program features seven bold and original documentary and narrative films from queer artist and allies from Southern Arizona, each offering a unique cultural perspective and narrative style. These films together form a moving tribute to resilience, authenticity, and the transformative power of storytelling in LGBTQ+ communities.
Q&A Will Follow
FILMS
The Lights Are On, No One's Home - Directed by: Faye Ruiz
Bats Girls - Directed by: The Vamp Natalia
Drive Like a Girl - Directed by: Samantha Callicutt
The Anger Project: Haas' Story - Directed by: Haas
Shadow - Directed by: Jeremy Jacob Segal
Falling Into the Sky - Directed by: Faye Ruiz
Death of the Lovers - Directed by: Saraya Cervantes
3:30pm-5:30pm
Directed by​
Noah Salzman
Adolfo Rivera is an 18 year old, undefeated boxer from a conservative catholic family in Miami Florida. Adolfo may be remarkably talented in the ring, but his family’s dreams for his profession are far different from what Adolfo has in mind. Adolfo is secretly saving his winnings for the biggest fight of his life; self acceptance in his desire to transition into a woman.
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CLOCKED
6pm-8pm
THE LITTLE MERMAID
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A DISCUSSION ON LGBTQ+ INFLUENCES ON HOLLYWOOD
The evening will culminate with a thought-provoking mixer and community discussion led by local artist and educator Juan Miguel Garcia, exploring LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood. The conversation invites audiences to reflect on queer visibility and the background and influences of your favorite Disney Film.
