For Pride Month, come along to a screening of four short films that explore queer themes of health and the human condition. The films have been selected from the Otherness Archive, a visual archive documenting Queer films and curated by artist and curator April Lin 林森.
About the films
‘When a Butch Dyke Dies (a series of questions)‘ (2 min)
What happens to butch dykes when their health fails and/or they die? There are some things that need to be considered in advance (cocks, exes, clothes…). I made this as a way to make light of my current situation. Director: Krissy Mahan.
‘Hole’ (2018) (6 min)
Mo is an adult with autism spectrum disorder. Mo spends a lot of time in their brain. Today a hole started following them. Directed by G Goletski.
‘medica_ed’ (2022) (2 min)
‘medica_ed’ is a film exploring a trans* person’s connection to their heritage – one not passed down by blood or lineage, but instead by a shared experience of oppression. Directed by J Frank.
‘Flex’ (2022) (41 min)
Flex is a DIY film exploring embodiment, sexuality, gender, disability and how these intersect in relation to self-organised queer sports spaces. Directed by Sophie Hoyle.
The films contain some sexual content, discussions of mental health, transphobia and death.
Creative activities
After the screening, you’ll be able to participate in various creative responses to the films, including:
discussions
zine-making
looking at related objects from our collections.
The activities will take place in the Reading Room on level 2, and be led by members of Wellcome Collection staff.
This is a relaxed event and there will be a chill-out space available, with low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats and space to move around and be yourself.
