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SUMMARY:CANFAR Ottawa Legacy Project – STILL HERE Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the premiere of CANFAR’s first documentary short\, Still Here – A Portrait of HIV & Aging\, at Cineplex Lansdowne & VIP on Monday\, October 20\, 2025. This documentary features the first-hand lived experiences of Billy Newton-Davis\, Jade Elektra\, and Trevor Stratton – all of whom have been living with HIV for over 35 years.  \n\n\n\nTime: Reception at 6pm\, Screening at 7pm  \n\n\n\nLocation: Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP (325 Marché Way\, Unit 107)  \n\n\n\nAccess to VIP theatres is restricted to individuals who are legal drinking age. This location is wheelchair accessible\, and equipped with assisted listening devices.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/canfar-ottawa-legacy-project-still-here-screening/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP\, 325 Marché Way Unit 107\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa
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SUMMARY:Starwalker
DESCRIPTION:Asinabka Festival Presents: Starwalker  \n\n\n\nA Feature Film by Director Corey Payette  \n\n\n\nStar\, an Indigi-Queer Two-Spirit lonesome call boy has become newly entranced by the world of drag when they are introduced to The House of Borealis\, a popular drag house led by their charming matriarch\, Mother (Stewart Adam McKensy).  \n\n\n\nStar’s newfound passion propels them to face a cultural past once neglected\, but when painful memories re-emerge\, their love for drag and their new family is put to the test. Alongside Levi (Jeffrey Follis) and the rest of their sisters in drag\, Star journeys through the realization of who they are\, leading to the creation of a persona that blends their grounded cultural spirit with a unique take on drag: Starwalker
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/starwalker/
LOCATION:SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 7B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa
ORGANIZER;CN="Asinabka Festival":MAILTO:asinabkafestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250905T190000
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SUMMARY:A Queer's Guide to Spiritual Living
DESCRIPTION:Blending zine-inspired animation\, spoken word\, and poetry with insightful interview footage\, this lo-fi documentary collage follows four queer people from different religious backgrounds as they explore the intersections of faith and queerness. \n\n\n\nWe meet Summeiya\, the genderfluid founder of Queer Muslim Network Toronto; Juliana\, a bisexual teacher and former Baptist Christian; Vaibhav\, a gay Hindu dancer; and Ari\, a trans Christian Orthodox drag artist. Each person talks openly about their own spiritual journey\, and their testimonies collectively open up possibilities for faith and queerness to connect rather than exist in opposition. \n\n\n\nRecognizing the complexity of individual queer faith journeys\, directors A.C. Birch and Michal Heuston have crafted an intimate work that prioritizes beauty over conflict and demonstrates that the process of reconciliation does not have to be tackled alone.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/a-queers-guide-to-spiritual-living/
LOCATION:ODD Box and Studio B\, 2 Daly ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 6E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa
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SUMMARY:Scenes and Zines: an Ottawa Dyke March Fundraising Event
DESCRIPTION:Scenes and Zines is half-zine workshop hosted by disability justice activist and researcher Megan Linton\, and half-film screening of the first film directed by a Black Lesbian woman\, the Watermelon Woman.  \n\n\n\nThe Ottawa Dyke March is hosting this COVID-conscious\, masked\, 18+ event to fundraise for our upcoming March\, Rally and Community Gathering on August 23rd. The event is 18+ due to the mature scene content of the film.  \n\n\n\nThe Ottawa Dyke March is a volunteer-based\, grassroots organization that aims to create spaces accepting and celebratory of dykes\, our friends\, families and allies\, and other members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.  \n\n\n\nThe proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to support Dyke March programming\, which features a line-up of BIPOC and dyke-aligned artists\, speakers and hosts\, any technical or accessibility needs\, ASL and LSQ requirements\, tables for vending\, chairs for accessibility accommodation.  \n\n\n\nOur fundraiser event will take place at Kind Space\, and we are providing materials for crafting; zine-making\, collaborative art in tandem with the zine workshop\, banner decoration and sign-making for our march.  \n\n\n\nWe are working to provide accessible snacks to accommodate allergy and food restrictions (ex: gluten-friendly and vegan options).  \n\n\n\nThe event will also feature a solidarity station for folks to engage with\, such as book donations and future volunteer info.  \n\n\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for our upcoming raffle\, with prizes donated by local businesses and orgs such as Venus Envy\, Black Squirrel Bookstore\, Aimé Music Festival as well as artwork submitted by several local queer artists.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/scenes-and-zines-an-ottawa-dyke-march-fundraising-event/
LOCATION:Kind Space\, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Art,Film,Ottawa,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Dyke March":MAILTO:ottawadykemarch@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Sane Inside Insanity - The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the first time North American audiences ever laid eyes on The Rocky Horror Picture Show\, it happened right here in Ottawa? On August 15\, 1975\, the Canadian Film Institute (CFI) introduced audiences to an indie movie that would later become one of the world’s most legendary cult films. \n\n\n\nFifty years to the day\, join us for the premiere of a new documentary\, Sane Inside Insanity – The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror\, which uncovers the wild and incredible true story behind Rocky Horror’s rise and its status as a worldwide phenomenon. This lively and entertaining documentary offers a deep dive into the remarkable chapter of cinema history that began right here in Ottawa. \n\n\n\nRelive a legendary moment in cult movie history by celebrating Rocky Horror’s incredible legacy and the 90th Anniversary of the CFI. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This is a fundraiser event for the CFI; membership benefits do not apply to this screening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSane Inside Insanity – The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror chronicles the evolution of this shaggy\, randy\, raucous drag musical\, from its controversial arrival on London’s independent theatre scene to its complex development as a screenplay to its glorious film version\, which had its North American premiere in Ottawa on August 15\, 1975. Featuring rare footage of early theatrical productions of the show\, interviews with cast members past and present (Tim Curry\, Richard O’Brien\, Barry Bostwick)\, and testimonials by fans who embraced and are still embracing the film\, this revealing documentary tells the amazing\, utterly unlikely story of how this movie became (and remains!) a worldwide pop culture sensation.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/sane-inside-insanity-the-phenomenon-of-rocky-horror/
LOCATION:ByTowne Cinema\, 325 Rideau St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 5Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Ottawa
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