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A Short Film About Tegan & Sara
This short documentary focuses on the musical duo Tegan & Sara and how their various identities—as identical twins, Calgarians, queer women, and artists—intersect and impact their music and activism.
A Sunbonnet Blue
With the hat shop closed, the mice enjoy a show. Unfortunately, the festivities are disrupted when a villainous rat kidnaps one of the mice. During the show, a performance by the “Ratz Brothers” occurs. These performers are a reference to the Ritz…
Betty Boop for President
When running for president, Betty Boop puts on a performance for the crowd. This includes two male impersonations which are in reference to Herbert Hoover and Al Smith. Interestingly, despite the masculine appearance, the rest of her outfit is very…
Bikini
A closeted young fellow wants to make a splash during the summer, and it involves a certain itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka dot bikini.
Con Qué la Lavaré / With What Shall I Wash
Note: This film contains sexual content.In an homage to the Spanish queer artists of the 20th century, this short weaves the medieval song "Con Qué la Lavaré" with imagery connected to queerness, spirituality and sex work.
Dizzy Red Riding Hood
An adaptation of Red Riding Hood features Betty Boop portraying the lead character.While heading to her grandmother's house, she stops to pick flowers, including a pansy. Later, a talking tree states, 'the fairies like them too,' before making an…
Into Your Dance
Note: This film contains racist imagery. When a showboat visits town, the Captain holds an amateur night; the only issue is that all of the acts lack talent. One of the performers is a gruff-looking fellow, but the moment he recites his memorized…
Mary’s Little Lamb
Mary's lamb wants to attend the last day of school with her; music and hijinks ensue. During the festivities, Percy, a named animated queer coded character (an incredibly rare instance from this period), performs a dance for his classmates, making it…
Pacemaker
As his grandfather awaits surgery for his Pacemaker, Cody asks him for advice about a girl he has a crush on. His grandfather, however, has had difficulty with his grandson’s trans identity. During the surgery, however, the grandfather reflects on…
Queer Duck: The Movie
Like the original Queer Duck show, the film focuses on topical mid-2000s queer issues and features a mix of impersonated and real stars. RuPaul sings the show's theme, and the film includes voice acting from Bruce Vilanch, David Duchovny, and Conan…