 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.



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

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.

Atlas of Blackness

The Resistance & Joy Screening Tour is a bold new initiative by 

 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.

 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 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

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 Rayka
ON ALL FRONTS Directed by Joua Lee Grande
SOMETHING ABOUT THESE WATERS by Malaya Ulan
THE PEOPLE COULD FLY by Imani Dennison
TERNURA RADICAL by Celina Galicia

Block 1: Reclaiming Identity & Block 2: Reclaiming Power

Felicia Perry

Patience Zalanga

India Martin

W. Geedi

Shiranthi Goonathilaka

The Resistance & Joy Screening Tour: Reclaiming Identity 

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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.

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