Latest News
-
For Christopher Cunetto, Filmmaking is a Way “To Touch Someone’s Heart”
In his short film 'Safe Word,' Christopher Cunetto examines the emotional torrents of body image with cleverness and heart.
-
Reel Affirmations Celebrates its 30th Anniversary!
Washington, D.C.'s legendary LGBTQ film festival returns this weekend with great features, documentaries, and terrific shorts.
-
PFLAG’s Brian Bond On Leading the Fight with Love
PFLAG Executive Director Brian Bond speaks about the importance of helping parents of LGBTQ youth protect and support their children.
-
Transgender Woman Killed on U Street
A transgender woman died after being struck by a vehicle following an assault in the 900 block of U Street NW. According to the Metropolitan...
-
9-Year-Old Transgender Boy’s Family Sues North Carolina
The family of a 9-year-old transgender youth is suing North Carolina over its law blocking minors from accessing gender-affirming care.
-
‘Le Beau Mec’ and ‘Safe Word’ Reviews: Reel Affirmations 2023
'Le Beau Mec' is fully ejaculatory, campy, French 1970s erotica raunch, while 'Safe Word' is seductive and captivating.
-
Florida’s Drag Ban Remains Blocked
A federal appeals court refused to overrule lower court judge, who ordered state to stop enforcing drag ban.
-
India’s Supreme Court Says “No” to Gay Marriage
India's Supreme Court rejected a request to legalize same-sex marriage, even as it urged the government to combat anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
-
‘Our Son’ Review: Reel Affirmations 2023
Watching 'Our Son' is like dealing with a bouncer: you can see there's something important happening but can't get past the bulk in the way.
-
‘The Accident’ Review: Reel Affirmations 2023
Bruno Carboni's 'The Accident' plays out like a noir film with mystery and quiet intensity.
-
Costco Pharmacist Refuses to Sell Syringes to Trans Man
The Costco pharmacist told the customer he had to obtain a prescription from his doctor to use insulin syringes for hormone therapy.
-
Zane Phillips’s Best Thirst Traps
Zane Phillips broke in a major way after appearing in Fire Island and now everyone’s thirsting after him.
-
Olivia Hill Made History in Tennessee. Now It’s Time for the Hard Work.
Olivia Hill, the first out transgender elected official in Tennessee history, is ready to help make Nashville the best it can be.
-
‘Luise’ Review: Reel Affirmations 2023
Like all great filmmaking, 'Luise' all great filmmaking shows rather than tells, and the effect comes like the rumbling of distant thunder.
-
‘Out of Uganda’ Review: Reel Affirmations 2023
'Out of Uganda' is a world you may not want to enter, but the filmmakers have taken great effort to make you welcome in it.
-
‘Birder’ Review: Reel Affirmations 2023
If you like horror films with plenty of nudity and rough sex but very little logic or horror, 'Birder' should fit the bill nicely.
-
‘Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn’ Review: Reel Affirmations 2023
A behind-the-scenes documentary brilliantly chronicles key moments from the Philadelphia Democrat's 2022 U.S. Senate campaign.
-
‘Norwegian Dream’ Review: Reel Affirmations 2023
Rarely is young LGBTQ love depicted with such quiet assuredness as in this standout international feature.
-
‘Follow the Protocol’ Review: Reel Affirmations 2023
While undeniably sexy and evocative, much like the pandemic itself, 'Follow the Protocol' overstays its welcome.
-
5 Things To Know About Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers is one of the hottest indie musicians in the world, both on her own and as one-third of the supergroup Boygenius.
