Mal Cherifi, golden sunrise collier and Iris Devins

Using the City of Philadelphia as a backdrop, these works each explore the moments of precarity, vulnerability, and vitality within the lived experiences of trans and non-binary identified individuals.

After the Date
by Iris Devins (USA, 2017, 15 min)
After the Date portrays a romance between a trans woman and a straight man. The relationship flourishes, and the two face oppression from the outside world.

Of Self-Blessing by golden sunrise collier
A young non-binary artist reflects on community, exploration, and embracing the mercurial seasons of self-blessing in the heart of West Philly.

This Could be the Place
by Mal Cherifi (USA, 2019, 15 min)
Frustrated with everyday occurrences of transphobia, Snax and B embark on a journey across Philadelphia in search of a new home. As we witness their comedic search, we hear stories of housing insecurity and dreams.

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