Pier Kids is a documentary film by Elegance Bratton. The film interrogates the meaning of community within at-risk LGBTQ+ youth of colour and also the larger gay community. It’s not uncommon for those within the arts to immerse themselves into the environment they wish to film – but for Elegance, Pier Kids was an extremely […]
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Is This Character ‘Quirky’, or is She Just Autistic?
Exploring the relationship between autistic coded fictional characters in media and womanhood in a patriarchal world built for neurotypicals. Introduction Growing up, I was always drawn to fictional girl characters that were a bit odd, perhaps graceless at times, fanatic about their interests, who sported a goofy but loveable demeanour. Although I was unaware at […]
Unmissable QTIBPOC Films To Watch At BFI Flare Film Festival 2021
ADVERTORIAL BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival is the biggest of its kind in Europe that hasn’t changed for 2021, as all the incredible films that are being shown this year are available to stream online. Whilst the world gets back on its feet I’m all here for doses of culture and staying safe at […]