Queer and Uncensored: A Bold Celebration of Queer Cinema's Legacy and Resistance

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This summer, from May 28 to June 27, film lovers and activists alike are invited to experience Queer and Uncensored, a groundbreaking survey of queer film and video that honors seven decades of defiant, radical storytelling. Curated by filmmakers MM Serra and Erica Schreiner, this powerful program shines a spotlight on more than 70 shorts and features by 65 visionary artists—many of whose works have long been suppressed or overlooked.

More than just a cinematic showcase, Queer and Uncensored is a tribute to the bold history of queer liberation, sexuality, and artistic rebellion. From early experimental legends like Kenneth Anger and Barbara Hammer to activist voices such as Rosa von Praunheim and Carmelita Tropicana, and to today’s daring talents including Nazlı Dinçel and Max Disgrace, this survey underscores the resilience and brilliance of queer creators who refused to be silenced.

As Serra and Schreiner poignantly state, “Since the inception of queer cinema, artists have faced censorship and invisibility.” This series not only confronts that history but reclaims it, offering audiences an unfiltered look at the heart, heat, and power of queer storytelling.

Whether you're a long-time cinephile or a newcomer eager to explore authentic LGBTQ+ narratives, Queer and Uncensored is a vital celebration of queer vision and voice—raw, revolutionary, and unapologetically free.