Please join us for Transpositive PDX on International Women's Day with Veronica Selver. Veronica Selver is an accomplished filmmaker and video artist. She is known for her work in both documentary filmmaking and experimental video art. Throughout her career, she has focused on exploring themes of identity, memory, and culture.
Selver's work often blends personal narratives with broader cultural and social issues, capturing the complexities of human experiences. She has been involved in various independent film projects and has contributed significantly to the field of documentary filmmaking, particularly with an emphasis on storytelling that brings attention to overlooked or marginalized perspectives.
We will be discussing the landmark 1977 film, "Word is Out."
"Word Is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives" is a 1977 documentary film directed by Nancy Adair, Andrew Brown, and others. The film is notable for being one of the first to openly address the lives and stories of gay individuals in the United States. It features interviews with 26 people from various backgrounds, exploring their personal experiences with sexuality, coming out, and their struggles and triumphs in a society that was often hostile to LGBTQ+ individuals.
The film's structure is unique in that it allows the subjects to speak for themselves in a straightforward, candid manner, offering a powerful insight into the lives of gay men and women during a time when their stories were rarely represented in mainstream media.
"Word Is Out" is considered an important historical and cultural document that helped pave the way for greater visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in film and society at large. It played a significant role in the gay rights movement by giving a voice to those who had been marginalized or silenced.
Transpositive is a biweekly program in Portland exploring themes important to those who identify as Transgender, Gender Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming. Transpositive tries to connect listeners with the ongoing activist, arts, culture, and dialogue happening in Portland and beyond. Make your voice heard! Transpositive PDX is open to new and experienced programmers, guests, and events you want our community to know about. We are an open collective. Anyone identify as trans, gender non-binary, gender fluid is welcome to be part of our collective after completing some basic free radio training. For more information contact Emma at transpositivepdx@gmail.com
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