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Ellison Campus Center
1 Meier Drive, Salem, MA 01970
Underground Room
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Oct 21, 2026
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Join the Center for Justice and Liberation (CJL) for our Queer Convos Series, in honor of SSU's Pride Month Celebration!
For Week 3, we will screen the documentary Paris is Burning (1990), directed by Jennie Livingston. The film chronicles the ball culture of 1980s New York City and the queer communities of color who built it. This groundbreaking documentary has been praised for its representation of gay and transgender communities and its thoughtful exploration of race, class, gender, and sexuality in America.
Following our viewing, we will discuss the film and its themes in greater detail. How do we build community? What does it mean to be "real?" How does the film's depiction of queer identity hold up almost four decades later? Join us to discuss these topics and more!
Food will be provided.
Contact
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