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brought honest portrayals of complex characters never seen, to that time, on the big screen. It showed the humanity of all kinds of families, and all through the prism of comedy.“ ~ Rick Porlier, Narratives Programmer

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The film was released in 1996 and was part of a wave of films that featured LGBTQ characters in a positive light. Films such as JEFFREY; GO FISH, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT; MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING; ORLANDO, and FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL…

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(themselves a famous comedy duo from the late 1950’s and early 1960’s) the film grossed almost two hundred million dollars during its original release…

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Adaptations of films do not always work but THE BIRDCAGE certainly does. The structure of the film allows the comedy to be on glorious display and memorable one-liners abound. Directed and produced by Mike Nichols and written by Elaine May…

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The plans go from Albert being asked to not be at the dinner, to Albert being the straight uncle, to Val’s biological mother being asked to participate in the charade, and to Albert playing Val’s mother in full drag…

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After Armand (Robin Williams) and Albert (Nathan Lane) are asked by their son Val (Dan Futterman) to pretend to be straight, the bonds of family are severely tested. The crazy plans for the dinner highlight the desperation of Armand and Albert to help their son…

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reveals a story about the importance of family, biological and chosen, and what we are willing to do for that family…

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Going a little deeper, we see a story of two gay parents who are willing to hide their true selves as they meet their conservative future in-laws. Going even deeper than that, beyond the sequins, makeup, and wigs…

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It boasts a cast of Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Weist, Hank Azaria, Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart, and Christine Baranski. It was released in March of 1996, based on the French film LA CAGE AUX FOLLES…

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🎞️ About the Film: “On the surface THE BIRDCAGE is a comedic film about drag queens entertaining the straight masses on South Beach in Miami…

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Join ImageOut on Tuesday, October 13 for Program 15: THE BIRDCAGE at The Dryden Theatre. 7:00pm doors, 7:30pm program. ImageOut of the Archives series. Program Note: This screening is presented in partnership with The Dryden Theatre. 🎟️ Purchase Tickets: imageoutfall2026.eventive.org/Schedule/6aa...

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Samuel's heartbreaking story is infused with remarkable beauty, making this a film that lingers fondly on the minds of those who experience it.“ ~ Stephen Weisenreder, Narratives Programmer #ImageOutRoc #ImageOut34 #ThisIsImageOut #TheMagicOfQueerCinema #SupportLGBTQArts

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LITTLE TRAGEDIES ascends to its most powerful level in the final chapter, telling the moving story of Nolasco’s best friend Samuel (Lucas Drummond; ImageOut selections ONLY GOOD THINGS, AFTER THAT PARTY, and ALL THE AWARD I NEVER GAVE YOU)…

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The ‘intermission’ is actually a ‘manuel’ explaining how ‘homosexuals live in a country town’. The first four chapters include a story from Nolasco’s formative years, a gay bashing outside Catalao’s only gay bar, a whimsical look at the life of the basher, and a tribute to a Trans elder…

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At the start of the film Theo, as Nolasco, lays out the film's format, which consists of 5 chapters, a prologue, an epilogue, and an “intermission”. Between each segment, a speedo-clad bear dances or exercises or otherwise entertains the audience…

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Nolasco’s other movies have been very sexual with ample sex and nudity. This time around, there is far less of that, but the film does still contain nudity and some strong sexual content…

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The film obliterates the fourth wall, with Nolasco, played by Ghuilherme Theo (ONLY GOOD THINGS), speaking directly to the audience throughout the movie. At one point, he even walks on screen to literally close the door on a sex scene that was becoming too explicit…

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LITTLE TRAGEDIES is funny, sexy, and of course, tragic, but it is the inventive storytelling and minimalist sets that stands out. Nolasco melds his raw filmmaking style with notes of Wes Anderson and the Coen Brothers, and a healthy dose of avant garde creativity…

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LITTLE TRAGEDIES is a surprisingly poignant collection of true short stories about Nolasco and his hometown of Catalao, Brazil…

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🎞️ About the Film: “From Daniel Nolasco, the unconventional filmmaker whose previous works include ImageOut selections DRY WIND and ONLY GOOD THINGS, comes one of the most unusual films in a very long time…

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Join ImageOut on Monday, October 12 for Program 14: LITTLE TRAGEDIES (PEQUENAS TRAGÉDIAS) at The Little Theatre 1. 8:00pm doors, 8:30pm program. ImageOut There! series. 18+ only. Presented with full English subtitles. 🎟️ Purchase Tickets: imageoutfall2026.eventive.org/Schedule/6aa...

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🔖 Advance sale priced full festival pass sales 🎟️ Advance sale priced single admission film/special event ticket sales

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What’s available at these in-person sales events: 📖 Print copies of the Full Festival Guide or festival schedule ⭐️ 2026 ImageOut membership enrollment ✅ Complimentary / discounted membership pass/ticket redemption…

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HAPPENING TONIGHT: Tonight (Tuesday, 10/6) at the ImageOut Office at 274 N. Goodman St., Ste. A203 Rochester, NY 14607 (closest to the main/front Goodman St. entrance) is the final In-Person Sales opportunity prior to our 2026 LGBTQ+ Fall Film Festival, 5:30-7:30pm…

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Ultimately, MINESHAFT: THE CRUISING MURDERS is both a true-crime investigation and a portrait of a pivotal period in LGBTQ+ history, exploring violence, identity, representation, and resilience.“ ~ Rich McGowan, Documentaries Programmer

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the controversy surrounding CRUISING, and the changing landscape of queer life in New York City. It also considers the film’s legacy alongside the AIDS crisis and the ongoing struggle for authentic LGBTQ+ representation…

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When Friedkin began filming CRUISING in 1979, LGBTQ+ activists protested, arguing that the film portrayed gay men as violent and reinforced harmful stereotypes. Through archival footage and interviews, MINESHAFT: THE CRUISING MURDERS revisits the murders…

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Set against the sexual liberation of 1970s New York, the film explores the Mineshaft, a legendary West Village club that represented both queer freedom and the dangers faced by gay men…

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whose death became linked to a series of killings in New York City’s gay leather-bar scene. His connection to Paul Bateson, a suspect in the case and a former THE EXORCIST extra, became part of the story behind CRUISING…

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🎞️ About the Film: “MINESHAFT: THE CRUISING MURDERS, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, examines the real-life murders and underground gay culture surrounding William Friedkin’s controversial 1980 film CRUISING. The documentary centers on the 1977 murder of journalist Addison Verrill…

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Join ImageOut on Monday, October 12 for Program 13: MINESHAFT: THE CRUISING MURDERS at The Little Theatre 1. 5:45pm doors, 6:15pm program. 🎟️ Purchase Tickets: imageoutfall2026.eventive.org/Schedule/6aa...

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WE ARE PAT, which won a Special Jury Mention for New Director at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, will be sure to make you think, laugh, question, and sing along – even if you never watched ‘It’s Pat’ on SNL!“ ~ Ellen Yacknin, Documentaries Programmer

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and Pat’s influence on SNL’s trans and non-binary viewers. In their humorous, endearing, and thought-provoking examination of Pat and Pat’s legacy, Haber is assisted by other trans and nonbinary comedians and writers, and even by Julia Sweeney herself.

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and now, some thirty years later, maybe ‘It’s Pat’ wasn’t quite so funny after all. In their 2025 documentary, WE ARE PAT, transgender director Rowan Haber explores the many facets of Pat, what the character meant in the 90s compared to what it means today…

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Was Pat a woman? A man? Neither? Both? No one knew for sure, but everyone always tried to find out! But during the next thirty years, society’s knowledge, understanding, and politics about gender fluidity, gender non-conformance, and non-binary identification greatly expanded…

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🎞️ About the Film: “From 1990 to 1994, the Saturday Night Live (SNL) skit ‘It’s Pat,’ created by comedian Julia Sweeney, was so popular that viewers universally sang along with its theme song ending with ‘It’s time for androgyny – here comes Pat.’

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Join ImageOut on Monday, October 12 for Program 12: WE ARE PAT at The Little Theatre 1. 3:30pm doors, 4:00pm program. TGNCNBI+ series. 🎟️ Purchase Tickets: imageoutfall2026.eventive.org/Schedule/6aa...

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✅ To view the online schedule and purchase* single admission tickets now, go to ImageOut’s 2026 Fall Festival website at imageoutfall2026.eventive.org/Schedule. *Note: Online transactions will include an additional convenience / processing fee.

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Discounts available in-person by request and online by ticket type selection, subject to ticket availability. ImageOut reserves the right to request photo ID to apply ticket discounts.

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• ImageOut on Campus (October 16): Free admission to University of Rochester Students, Faculty & Staff • ImageOut College Day (October 17): Free admission to all College & University Students for College Day designated films

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Festival Ticket Discounts: • Military Veterans: $2.00 off per film program ticket • Seniors (Age 65 and over): $2.00 off per film program ticket • Young Adults (Age 25 and under): Free admission to Next Gen series; $2.00 off per other film program ticket

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🎟️ FILM TICKET DISCOUNTS 🎟️ ImageOut is pleased to offer the following discounts on single admission tickets to all film programs during our 2026 LGBTQ+ Fall Film Festival, which runs October 8-18!

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