Updated 3/19

This series is presented by the Trans+ Support Initiative of Sullivan & Wayne Counties. It is made possible in part by the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland Counties’ Community Perspective Grant, and through the generous support and collaboration of:
Sullivan Allies Leading Together (S.A.L.T.)
Catskill Pride
Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
Access: Supports for Living, REACH Program

We hope to see you there!

  • March 18, 7:00 PM — “Just Charlie” - The first of our Movie Night Series was a complete success, and everyone enjoyed the movie with many tears at the end. Click here for photo’s.

  • June 3, 7:00 PM - “Joyland” - Watch Trailer. The trailer introduces Joyland as a story about Haider, a quiet, unemployed young man living in a traditional, patriarchal household in Lahore. His family expects him to be a provider and to uphold conservative norms, but he struggles to fit into the role they want for him. It presents Joyland as a layered drama about:

    • Identity

    • Repression

    • Gender roles

    • The cost of breaking social expectations

    The imagery mixes domestic tension with neon‑lit performance scenes, signaling an intimate, emotional, and quietly radical story.

  • October 12, 2:00 PM - “Anything’s Possible” - Watch Trailer. The trailer introduces Kelsa, a confident, funny, and self-assured trans high school girl navigating her senior year. Her life takes a turn when Khal, a classmate who has quietly admired her, decides to take a chance and ask her out. The trailer frames Anything’s Possible as an uplifting, contemporary teen romance about taking risks, choosing joy, and believing that love is worth the leap.

    • A sweet Gen‑Z romance: The story centers on young love that’s tender, awkward, and hopeful.

    • Courage and vulnerability: Both Kelsa and Khal push past fear—of judgment, of messing up, of the unknown—to pursue something real.

    • Identity and self‑acceptance: Kelsa’s journey highlights embracing who you are while still figuring things out.

    • Community reactions: The trailer hints at supportive friends, complicated classmates, and the social pressures of high school.

      • Bright, modern, and upbeat

      • A mix of humor, heartfelt moments, and coming‑of‑age energy

      • A focus on positivity and possibility—true to the film’s title

  • November 18, 7:00 PM - “Close to You” - Watch Trailer. The trailer introduces Sam (played by Elliot Page), who is returning home for the first time in years to attend a family reunion he’s been dreading. On the way, he unexpectedly reconnects with an old friend, played by Hillary Baack. That chance encounter stirs up warmth, nostalgia, and unresolved feelings.

    As Sam moves through the day, the trailer hints at:

    • Long-buried memories resurfacing, especially around family dynamics and identity

    • Emotional tension as Sam prepares to face relatives who may not fully understand or accept him

    • Moments of tenderness and vulnerability, especially in scenes with Baack’s character

    • A tone that blends quiet introspection with the ache of returning to a place that shaped you—and hurt you

    Overall, the trailer frames the film as a deeply personal, intimate drama about coming home, being seen, and navigating the emotional terrain of transition, family, and selfhood.