Block 1: Reclaiming Identity & Block 2: Reclaiming Power

Hosted by Atlas of Blackness

In-person

When

Jun 14, 4:00 PM CDT

Where

Queermunity MN

3036 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55408

Price

Free Screening

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The Resistance & Joy Screening Tour: Reclaiming Identity

The Resistance & Joy Screening Tour is a bold new initiative by Color Congress presenting a powerful slate of short documentaries, all directed by filmmakers of color. These films highlight activism, social justice movements, and the fight for equity across different communities.

Block 1: Reclaiming IdentityThrough intergenerational storytelling, bold artistic expression, and lived experiences, this block of films centers personal journeys of self-discovery, healing, and belonging.

Featured Films:

  • AMMA'S PRIDE by Shiva Krish

  • ASIAN BITCHES SPEAK by Janet Chen

  • OUT OF FOCUS by India Martin

  • HANDS PERFORMANCE by Rashaad Newsome

  • KA ʻĀʻUMEʻUME: NAVIGATING HOME by M. Kaleipumehana Cabral

  • TALKING WALLS by Marcellus Armstrong

Following the screening, we will host a panel discussion led by photojournalist and filmmaker Patience Zalanga, joined by four local leaders. Together, they will discuss the importance of liberation, documentation, and how storytelling continues to be a vital tool in community resistance and collective joy.

Event Participants

Felicia Perry

Economic Development Strategist & author

Patience Zalanga

Doc photographer & photojournalist

India Martin

visual artist and filmmaker

W. Geedi

Somali writer, filmmaker, and producer.

Shiranthi Goonathilaka

About the film

The Resistance & Joy Screening Tour is a bold new initiative by Color Congress presenting a powerful slate of short documentaries, all directed by filmmakers of color. These films highlight activism, social justice movements, and the fight for equity across different communities.

    1: Reclaiming Identity Through intergenerational storytelling, bold artistic expression, and lived experiences, this block of films centers personal journeys of self-discovery, healing, and belonging.

    AMMA'S PRIDE by Shiva KrishASIAN BITCHES SPEAK by Janet ChenOUT OF FOCUS by India MartinHANDS PERFORMANCE by Rashaad NewsomeKA ʻĀʻUMEʻUME: NAVIGATING HOME by M. Kaleipumehana CabralTALKING WALLS by Marcellus Armstrong

    2: Reclaiming Power From cultural preservation to political resistance, this block showcases ways people organize, resist oppression, and work toward change. 

    OHIO IS IN THE HEART by Sonia Desai RaykaON ALL FRONTS Directed by Joua Lee GrandeSOMETHING ABOUT THESE WATERS by Malaya UlanTHE PEOPLE COULD FLY by Imani DennisonTERNURA RADICAL by Celina Galicia

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

2h 22m

Released

2025

About the space

Queermunity is a vibrant event venue, gathering space, and café located in Minneapolis, committed to providing high-quality experiences for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities and their allies. The space exists to serve and uplift the communities it represents by maintaining a truly affordable place to gather, celebrate, work, and create, while supporting local farmers, artists, makers, and small businesses.

Rooted in the values of a regenerative economy, Queermunity prioritizes systems that restore, renew, and strengthen the people and communities it serves. This includes actively reinvesting in local talent, organizations, and resources to amplify what is already working and foster meaningful partnerships that support long-term growth, creativity, and connection.

The venue includes both stairs and an elevator, making the space accessible to attendees with varying mobility needs.

Wheelchair accessible

Indoor Event