Frameline, the iconic San Francisco LGBTQ+ film festival, is set to celebrate its 49th year from June 18 to 28, 2025, featuring an impressive lineup of nearly 150 films from 40 countries. The festival opens with the film "Jimpa" starring Olivia Colman and closes with "Twinless." Highlights include a special screening of the documentary "I Was Born This Way" about Archbishop Carl Bean. Frameline's Executive Director, Allegra Madsen, expresses the need for deeper reflections on LGBTQ+ activism amidst ongoing challenges, emphasizing the festival's dual role as a celebration and a statement in support of the community.
"Usually we kick these things off by talking about how 'thrilled' we are, and while we are excited for our filmmakers, those familiar expressions of enthusiasm feel insufficient right now..."
"All of us are weathering challenges that threaten our identities, our histories, and our everyday lives. Like many of you, I'm exhausted and angry..."
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