Film Lens
Queering the Script is a 2019 Canadian documentary directed by Gabrielle Zilkha. The film begins at ClexaCon, a fan convention dedicated to lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgender women. It addresses the representation of LGBTQ individuals in media and how social media activism has shaped the narratives surrounding queer women's stories. The film discusses campaigns against storytelling tropes like queerbaiting and Dead Lesbian Syndrome, highlighting the impact of fan activism on media portrayals.
The documentary premiered on May 26, 2019, at the Inside Out Film and Video Festival in Toronto. It later screened at Outfest in Los Angeles, where it received a Special Programming Award for Freedom, emphasizing its recognition within the film community for addressing important social issues.
Why Watch
- •Meet Gabrielle Zilkha, the director behind this impactful film.
- •See how social media activism shapes queer narratives.
- •Find out about the campaigns against queerbaiting.
Did You Know
•The film premiered on May 26, 2019, at the Inside Out Film Festival.
•Queering the Script won a Special Programming Award at Outfest in Los Angeles.
•ClexaCon is a fan convention specifically for queer women.
Perfect For
LGBTQ representationFan activismQueer cinema