QDoc Film Festival celebrates LGBTQ+ stories through documentaries

(NOVEMBER 7, 2024) The QDoc Film Festival is a documentary film festival. It focuses on LGBTQ+ stories. LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning, with the “+” symbol representing other diverse identities. 

The festival returns to Portland's historic Hollywood Theatre in Northeast Portland from November 15 to 17, 2024. Audiences can enjoy three days of films that explore LGBTQ+ identity, history, art, and culture. 

This year's lineup includes world premieres, U.S. premieres, and Oregon premieres. (A premiere is the first time a movie is shown.) Audiences can also meet directors and artists through Q&A sessions, introductions, and live performances. 

Free tickets are available for young adults (23 and under) and seniors (75 and over). Other tickets are $10-$12 each, or $80 for a festival pass to see all films. Tickets are available online at http://www.qdocfilmfest.org. 

Festival Movie Schedule

Friday, November 15  

• I’M YOUR VENUS – 7:00 pm  - Venus Xtravaganza’s life is honored as her family seeks justice for her murder, revealing a story of family and legacy. This show includes a live Portland ballroom performance.

• ALOK – 7:00 pm  - This film explores the journey of Alok Vaid-Menon, a non-binary artist who challenges societal norms and inspires self-expression.

Saturday, November 16  

• • • OUTLIERS AND OUTLAWS – 12:00 pm  - World premiere of a film on Eugene, Oregon’s lesbian community, with women sharing stories of courage and change.

    • IS GAY MARRIAGE NEXT – 12:00 pm - This short documentary examines the future of LGBTQ+ rights in a changing legal world.

    • CODE OF FEAR – 2:30 pm - A filmmaker returns to Cameroon to investigate the roots of homophobia and the personal costs of fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.

    • THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS – 4:30 pm  - The creative life of songwriter Allee Willis, who broke barriers in music and gender norms.

    • JOIN THE CLUB – 6:45 pm - The story of Dennis Peron, a cannabis advocate who fought for LGBTQ+ rights in the 1990s San Francisco AIDS crisis.

    • A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO – 8:45 pm  - A documentary about Fire Island Pines, a historic LGBTQ+ community adapting to climate change.

Sunday, November 17  

• • • SABBATH QUEEN – 12:00 pm - The journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie as he explores faith, family, and queerness.

    • BULLETPROOF: A LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOT – 2:30 pm - A humorous look at the history of LGBTQ+ characters on TV and their impact on society.

    • THE HISTORY OF THE CARABINER – 2:30 pm  A short film about how the carabiner became a symbol for queer identity.

    • ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY – 5:00 pm  - The life of Jackie Shane, a Black trans performer, is celebrated in this Oregon premiere.

    • LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE – 7:00 pm  - An intimate look at musician Linda Perry’s life, revealing her personal journey and legacy. This show includes Q&A with Linda Perry and an acoustic performance.