TDOR 2022 FILM SCREENING: REMEMBER ME NOW

780 Joseph Avenue,Rochester NY 14621

15 November, 2022

Description

REMEMBER ME NOW (2022)Run time: 75 minutes An opportunity to screen the compelling and impactful documentary, Remember Me Now. Black Trans Advocate, Activist and Educator, Brittan Hardgers sits downs with folks of the Gender Non-Conforming and Trans communities to hear their stories of self-discovery, authenticity and making the choice to save their lives and choose themselves to survive. Set primarily in stark black and white imagery, this journey is narrated by voices you rarely hear first hand. Join them for the tears, laughter, distress and triumph in "Remember Me Now". SHOWTIMES: Tuesday, Nov 15@ 630 - 8:00pm (doors & concessions open @ 6pm) Wednesday, Nov 16 @ 12:30pm-2:00pm (doors & concessions open @ 12pm) Thursday, Nov 17 @ 630pm-8:00pm (doors & concessions open @ 6pm) Friday, Nov 18 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm + panel discussion (doors & concessions open @ 6:30pm) LOCATION: Avenue Blackbox Theatre 780 Joesph Avenue Rochester, NY 14621 *Fully accessible by wheelchair. Film is closed-captioned. Please let us know if there are other accessibility needs and we will do our very best to accommodate. ABOUT THE VENUE: Please come prepared to have a good time and co-create an enjoyable, affirming experience for everybody by adhering to our ... No Shade! All Shine! House Rules: • No Sexism • No Racism • No Ageism • No Ableism • No Homophobia • No Fatphobia • No Transphobia • No Hate --------- COVID-19: Masks are encouraged for this event. If you have had a recent exposure to COVID-19 or are awaiting testing or results, we ask that you do not enter the space until a negative PCR test result is received. If you are in need of physical distance, please let us know upon arrival and we will be happy to seat you accordingly. Thank you all for helping us keep our most vulnerable safe. Learn more about The Avenue Blackbox Theatre at avenuetheatre.org! ABOUT THE FILMMAKER/PRODUCER:Brittan Hardgers founded Next Generation Men of Transition, a resource, advocacy and support organization for men of the Trans experience in 2018. Since then, Hardgers has supported Trans Masculine,Trans Feminine & Non Binary folx nationwide while bringing visibility to those who share his experience through advocacy, activism and education both locally and across the US. Hardgers was awarded the Community Leadership Award by Rochester Black Pride in 2018, the Blaque/OUT TDOR Trans Visibility Award in 2022, he has acted as keynote and host to the Rochester Trans Day of Remembrance Observances 2019-2021 and hosts annual Trans Day of Visibility events in Rochester, NY. He has been featured in the Trans-Awareness and Trans-Affirming Barber sections of the Empty Closet Magazine, writes the TRAN/S/ column in Blaque/OUT Magazine and has been featured on countless television and radio appearances. Brittan has provided educational workshops and lectures for Emory University, Rochester Public Defender's Office, Liberating Black Voices, Geva Theater, Windstream Communications, University of Rochester, moderated TDOR 2021 Panel with 3rd Presbyterian Church, Black History Keynote Speaker 2022 for Spiritus Christi Church and many more. In addition to his other accomplishments, Hardgers ran for Rochester City Council as the first ever openly Trans candidate for office in Rochester, New York in 2021. Brittan is also featured in the 2022 Rochester Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit “Up Against The Wall: Art, Activism, and AIDS Poster”, as well as ROC SRJ Community Leadership Spotlight Collective. Hardgers is a current board member of the Greater Rochester LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, he continues to sit with multiple local agencies, support channels, and progressive movements in order to advocate for All BIPOC/QTPOC & LGBTQ+ folks. In 2022, Brittan published the “Uniquely Made By You” Inspirational Affirmation Journal available at www.hardgersdigitaloutlet.com. ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION MEN OF TRANSITION Established in 2018, Next Generation Men of Transition (NGMT18) quest was to establish an active support system, provide visibility, and create a community for men throughout their transitions. Each day we continue to establish everything we sought out to build; not only for the Rochester, NY Trans Masculine Community but communities worldwide. NGMT is now followed by Men of Transition worldwide. We continue to break barriers, make history and stand on visibility for all Trans Masculine folks. Especially Black and Brown Trans Masculine folks. Learn more at www.ngmt18.com!