A gay dating app horror. Without a sturdy self-esteem, 20-something June mourns his life after putting all his worth in one man.

A black boy learns contradicting lessons of manhood and masculinity on the day of his cousin's funeral.

This entertaining and informative documentary tells the history of Curve, the best-selling lesbian lifestyle magazine ever published. Following the pioneering exploits of its founder, Franco Stevens, *Ahead of the Curve* charts the groundbreaking cultural impact that Curve had on lesbian politics and visibility. Curve broke new ground in centering the diversity of the lesbian experience, drawing attention to problems that persist to this day. Featuring appearances by lesbian royalty Melissa Etheridge and Lea DeLaria.

An effervescent teen comedy from Brazil about a transgender high schooler looking for her first kiss. Alice’s world is turned upside down when she relocates from the big city to a small town for her father’s work. Trapped in a conservative school that rejects her identity, Alice must find a new community of queers and allies hiding in plain sight. *Alice Júnior* explodes with the style of TikToks and YouTube videos and celebrates the power of community. WISCONSIN ONLY

Mo has what seems like the perfect life. But he's left reeling after his boyfriend breaks up with him on the first night of Ramadan. He then meets Kal, who seems like the perfect guy, but could it be too good to be true? A colorful cast of characters help Mo navigate life and love in what results in both a charming rom-com and a deft dissection of navigating life as a gay Muslim American.

Caught in the throes of a depressive fugue, young Lynn resorts to debauchery to find joy — only to discover that happiness is a much more complicated proposition.

After a string of failed relationships, Ben, a young bisexual, enters into an interracial relationship with Sam. Set against the backdrop of the Jerry Sandusky trial, Ben and Sam’s relationship becomes a tender and tense exploration of past traumas. A stylistic tour de force that features its director and writer in the lead roles, *Cicada* blurs the line between fiction and autobiography. IndieWire calls *Cicada* “a sexy and searing act of gay self-analysis.”

When Kevin is asked to model for a professional photographer, he gets more than he bargained for.

At the end of summer 1994, five high school drama club friends are about to part ways for college - all except for Gene, a closeted gay kid stuck in their hometown. Before they go, the group throws a Victorian-literature-themed murder mystery party as a final send-off. But instead of revelry, they end up exposing their secrets, resentments, and fears. Filled with wit, charm, and heart, *Dramarama* is part *Breakfast Club*, part *Clue*. WISCONSIN AND ILLINOIS ONLY

From Black queer rappers to aspiring Instagram influencers, this GenreQueer shorts program explores present-day queer triumphs and struggles. Centering the everyday realities of navigating the world as queer, these films highlight the spectrum of the contemporary queer experience.

Queer filmmakers have often been pioneers of technique, pushing the boundaries of film to express uniquely queer visions of the world. This collection spotlights eight groundbreaking works that transform simple definitions of identity. Spanning topics of heartbreak, mental health, pleasure, and desire, this shorts program is guaranteed to surprise and inspire.

A human being in search of his identity finds himself in a constant loop.

"Being bipolar means that balance is a precious commodity; healing me means accepting this as a perfectly valid way to be."

*Keyboard Fantasies* brings to light the obscure history of one of the greatest composers you’ve never heard of: Glenn Copeland. This documentary tells the story of his self-released 1986 cassette tape Keyboard Fantasies, how it was rediscovered generations later by Japanese record collectors, and how it inspired contemporary musicians like Four Tet and Caribou. A look into the genius of homemade music, *Keyboard Fantasies* is also a celebration of an unsung Black trans artist.

A queer, lovelorn teen struggling with depression finds an unexpected connection to her abuela through the secret language of dreams.

An exploration of perception, proximity, and intimacy within a queer cosmos.

During a therapy session, a young adult struggles to vocalize the source of their depression stemming from heartache. Through dream-like vignettes, the film weaves together their struggle to balance gender, sexuality, and identity.

Hebrew school besties Carrie and Hannah find their relationship strained when a fellow classmate commits suicide. Participating in the school’s memorial service and ineffectual “teen talkback” session, the friends grapple with the volatile cocktail of emotions dredged up by their grief, navigating a burgeoning queer sexuality, teenage lust, faith, and cliques. Featuring a biting sardonic dark humor and visionary directing style, *Tahara* is an incredible debut feature announcing a new talent in director Olivia Peace.

A man is hired by a woman as a gift for her husband. (from MUBI).

What begins as a casual hook-up quickly becomes a tender romance when Pak, a 70-year-old taxi driver, begins falling in love with Hoi, a 65-year-old retiree. But there’s a hitch: Both men have kept their sexuality a secret for the sake of their traditional families. A compassionate examination of aging and post-retirement reckoning with one’s own heart, *Twilight’s Kiss* is an endearing portrait of the day-to-day lives of two men in love.