Descriptions:
The Stonewall Legacy Project, presented by Queens Theatre, concludes with Queer Latinx Short Films, a screening of four short films by Dominic Colòn and Francisco Cabrera-Feo. Following the screenings, stay tuned for a talkback featuring the filmmakers and members of the creative teams.
Content warning: Strong language, adult themes, brief non-sexual nudity. Viewer discretion advised.
1) YUNIOR by Francisco Cabrera-Feo
A deeply closeted teenage boy finds himself shaken when his older brother’s girlfriend shows up with an out and confident gay male friend.
2) SKIN by Dominic Colòn
SKIN is about a gay Latinx man who after extreme weight loss is scared to have sex with his boyfriend without a shirt on.
3) POR TI by Francisco Cabrera-Feo
After ditching school with his secret boyfriend, Julian realizes he might not be the only one in his family hiding the truth.
4) CRUSH by Dominic Colòn
This HBO award winning short film is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. CRUSH, tells the story of a closeted queer Latinx kid from the Bronx who comes out to his crush at Prom. CRUSH won the 2011 HBO Short Film Script Competition and played on HBO and on 5 different continents. SKIN played several film festivals including the HBO/New York Latino Film Festival.