Open Dialogue

A short film that captures the LGBTQ+ narratives of eight South Florida students who are part of Generation Z. The fourth film in the Center’s Open Dialogues series, Gen QueerZ gives voice to students who are among the first generation to be “out” while attending school and living at home. Their stories reflect a diversity of gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and academic studies while exploring allyship, threats, and the dynamics of being out at home with family.

A documentary that draws upon the diverse coming-out narratives of seven members of Broward County’s LGBTQ community. Each reveals a range of insights and experiences, such as how the acceptance of self is the first step in gaining acceptance from others. Topics include love and relationships, friends and family, threats of violence, religion and spirituality, and Broward County as a relative safe haven for LGBTQ individuals.

A short film that features the stories and lived experiences of people who identify as LGBTQ+ (Queer) and those who love and support them. Through deeply moving interviews and performances that represent a diverse range of allyship perspectives, Queer Allies illustrates the power of human empathy to change lives. With a performance by Dance Now! Miami and a reading by Terry Dyer from his book, Letters to a Gay Black Boy.