GCUFF Screening: Mama Gloria

13116 Shaker Square,Cleveland OH 44120

12 September, 2021

Description

Mama Gloria Black transgender icon Gloria Allen blazed a trail like few others. Born in 1945, she grew up amid the celebrated Black "sissy" balls on Chicago's South Side and transitioned after high school. Most famously, she pioneered a charm school that served as inspiration for the hit play “Charm.” Now in her 70s, Gloria is aging with joy but Black transgender women in America face escalating violence and are killed each year. Click here to subscribe to our text messages. The Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival (GCUFF) Highlights regional, national, and international urban culture and provides a platform for talented independent filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors. GCUFF was established in 2012 and is dedicated to increasing awareness and dialog around important issues and stories from within our community, while encouraging and inspiring Students and individuals interested in pursuing a career in the film industry. We offer 9 days of film screenings, panel discussions, workshops, and community engagement opportunities.