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đïžWhat to watch next: Close To You
Sam (Elliot Page) is making a dreaded trip back to his hometown for the first time since transitioning. Filled with worry about how heâll be received and the inevitable questions heâll have to answer, Sam encounters high school friend Katherine (Hillary Baack) who is dealing with her own complicated life. Through Pageâs impassioned performance, Sam finally confronts long-buried feelings, his relationship with his family, and a newfound love and confidence in himself.
(2024, Canada, 1h33m, NR)
This Saturday, October 19 @ 7:00pm youâre invited to see Close To You.
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đïžWhat to watch next: The Watermelon Woman
Generally considered to be the first feature film directed by a black lesbian, The Watermelon Woman is a hilarious, smart, and sexy examination of the history of black and queer women in Hollywood. Writer/director Cheryl Dunye plays âCherylâ a video store employee undertaking a research project on Fae Richards, a fictionalized black actress from the 1930s. A perfect mix of romantic comedy, historic mystery, and media criticism, Watermelon Woman remains one of the most influential films in queer cinema history. A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played `mammy` archetypes.
(1997, USA, 1h15m, NR)
This Saturday, October 19 @ 3:00pm youâre invited to see how The Watermelon Woman made LGBTQ history.
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#OutLoud #TheWatermelonWoman #CherylDunye #QueerCinema #BlackPride #LGBTQFilms #Pride #QueerHistory #Filmmakers #BaltimoreFilm #BaltimoreEvents #BaltimoreCreatives #BaltimoreArts #ParkwayTheatre #SNFParkway #StationNorth
đïžWhat to watch next: Tongues Untied
As director Marlon Riggs explained, âTongues United was motivated by a singular imperative: to shatter Americaâs brutalizing silence around matters of sexual and racial difference.â Quickly becoming a flashpoint in public debates around race, sexuality, and public decency, Riggsâ masterful experimental documentary clearly accomplished this goal. Movingly poetic, erotic, angry and beautiful, Tongues Untied destroys longstanding myths surrounding what it means to be a black gay man.
(1990, USA, 55m, NR)
This Friday, October 18 @ 6:30pm youâre invited to see why Tongues Untied is such an important piece of LGBTQ history.
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Join us for an after AFTER party @TheClubCarBaltimore to bring OUT LOUD to an end.
Letâs toast to LGBTQ+ changemakers on screen over drinks, dancing, and community vibes.
Saturday, October 19th @ 11:00pm @TheClubCarBaltimore
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John Waters Presents âBUTT BOYâ đ
7:00 p.m. Fri. May 3
Hereâs what the Pope of Trash has to say about the film he selected to present at the 25th anniversary of the Maryland Film Festival:
âA jaw-dropping, deadpan, bowel-bonkers thriller about a heterosexual dad whoâŠ
đŁ Announcing the Opening Night film of the 25th anniversary of the Maryland Film Festival,âLUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCHâ with director and other VIP guests
7:30 p.m. Thurs. May 2
News & Latest Updates
BLKNWS at the SNF Parkway
BLKNWS is an ongoing project by artist and filmmaker Kahlil Joseph that blurs the lines between art, journalism, entrepreneurship, and cultural critique. In cooperation with Joseph and in conjunction with the Sundance Film Festival January 23 â February 2, the SNF...
Baltimore International Black Film Fest at the SNF Parkway
The 5th annual Baltimore International Black Film Festival comes to the SNF Parkway on Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13! Founded in 2014, the Baltimore International Black Film Festival (BIBFF) promotes and celebrates culturally significant films...
Rodney Evans Hosts VISION PORTRAITS at the Parkway
How does loss of eyesight affect the creativity and work of artists? Director Rodney Evans enlightened Parkway visitors on-screen and in-person September 14 and 15 at his documentary VISION PORTRAITS. In addition to detailing the work and creative processes of...
Announcing a Renewed Vision
On May 28, 2024, we hosted an event attended by hundreds of community members, where we unveiled a new vision for the SNF Parkway Theatre.
Board Chair Scot Spencer and Vice Chair Camille Blake Fall shared exciting changes planned for our theatre. These enhancements aim to make the venue more accessible and vibrant for everyoneâartists, audiences, and community partners alike.
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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Features:
- A breathtaking 417-seat auditorium in the original Parkway Theatre
- Two smaller 85-seat theaters
- State-of-the-art projection and sound
- Locally-sourced concessions and a ground-floor bar lounge
- Year-round headquarters for the Maryland Film Festival
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