Reel Queer Film Screening & Artist Talk (LGBTQIA+ History/Latine Heritage Month edition): Amigas Latinas Forever (2023)

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Adults: 18 and up, Teens: 13 to 19 years. Join us for a screening of Amigas Latinas Forever (2023) at Yollocalli in celebration of Latine Heritage Month + LGBTQIA+ History Month! Filmmaker Jose Luis Benavides + Artist Amanda Cervantes will speak about using Amigas Latinas historic materials and bringing them to modern audiences through film and exhibits. Attendees will have a chance to use reproductions of historic materials. In this experimental documentary short, the filmmaker's mother, Lulu, recounts her struggles as a Latina lesbian and single parent in Chicago during the 1980s. Photographs and footage showcase the Chicago Latina lesbian organization, Amigas Latinas, alongside Cable TV broadcasts, scenes of protest, and Chicago Latina gang membership cards. We get a glimpse into the political concerns and moments of joy of a resilient people, montaged with scenes of neon-lit 1990's house music, and other scenes of queer familia. Jose Luis Benavides | 11 minutes | Not Rated Doors: 1 p.m. Film begins: 1: 15 p.m. Project VIDA will be on-site to provide no-cost STI testing (in a private room), harm reduction supplies, and information about the resources they provide to LGBTQIA+ and HIV+ individuals. About Reel Queer LGBTQIA+ Film Screenings: Once a month, the Little Village Branch presents Reel Queer LGTBQIA+ Film Screenings. Film screenings will center LGBTQIA+ stories, featuring some mainstream titles, feature-length films, documentaries, shorts, oldies, newies, cult classics, and fast favorites. Bring a friend or come solo. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in our screening room. Arrive early to enjoy popcorn + toppings bar. BYOB (Non-alcholic). Check out books by LGBTQIA+ authors and other local resources. Register to receive reminders for this event. How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Do you have any questions about visiting the library? Check out our Using the Library