This in-person screening of BECAUSE OF YOU: A HISTORY OF KILAWIN KOLEKTIBO (DAHIL SA ‘YO: ANG STORYA NG KILAWIN KOLEKTIBO) will be preceded by the short film, TWO TRAVELLING AUNTIES:
Two spirited Singaporean seniors ditch conventional living for van life, embracing adventure, newfound freedom, and the joy of living on their own terms.
Following the screenings will be a filmmaker Q&A.
— About BECAUSE OF YOU: A HISTORY OF KILAWIN KOLEKTIBO (DAHIL SA ‘YO: ANG STORYA NG KILAWIN KOLEKTIBO) —
This archival documentary traces the history of Kilawin Kolektibo, a pioneering collective of Filipnxs who came together in NYC in the mid-90s. Having experienced marginalization in Filipino culture because of their queerness and in mainstream gay culture because of their race, language, and gender, the members of the group sought political empowerment and increased visibility. But above all, they sought to create a space of friendship and safety for those who found themselves suspended between cultures and identities.