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Please join us for an evening of film and conversation exploring LGBTQIA+ themes. 

This month we are screening (2012), a powerful documentary by Paul Émile d'Entremont. follows the journeys of five LGBTQ+ individuals who flee their home countries to escape persecution and seek asylum in Canada. Through their stories, the film reveals the difficult and often dangerous paths queer refugees face, both in their countries of origin and during the immigration process. It’s a moving look at resilience, identity, and the fight for the right to live freely.

The film is provided courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada

The Queer Film Series (QFS) strives to build community amongst 2SLGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and students (and their allies!) through the critical exploration of diverse queer experiences portrayed in film. The QFS series offers an inclusive environment to discuss these experiences, challenge stereotypes and misconceptions, and appreciate the many facets of queer culture. Past participants have expressed appreciation for the opportunity to come together, celebrate diverse stories, and engage in an educational experience that explores the nuances of gender and sexuality. Each monthly screening opens with a short lecture to provide background and context to the film. After each screening, attendees are welcome to stay and reflect on the film and engage in a discussion of the film’s contributions to queer culture and/or how the film connects with their own personal experience. The QFS is coordinated by the Mathematics Equity Office, in partnership with Pride Factors and the support of EngiQueers in offering this series