Shade in the Sunshine State (2024)

Performance is resistance

Shade in the Sunshine State (2024) poster

A glimpse into the ways the LGBTQ+ ballroom community in Miami, Florida use performance as a form of political activism in a state that is currently passing legislation to deny the rights of queer and transgender people.

Director: Olivia Bendis, Julio Rocha, Ben Nakhuda
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

lgbt, transgender rights, short film, ballroom community, queer rights

More Films by Director: Olivia Bendis, Julio Rocha, Ben Nakhuda

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shade in the Sunshine State about?
A glimpse into the ways the LGBTQ+ ballroom community in Miami, Florida use performance as a form of political activism in a state that is currently passing legislation to deny the rights of queer and transgender people.
Who directed Shade in the Sunshine State?
Shade in the Sunshine State was directed by Olivia Bendis, Julio Rocha, Ben Nakhuda.
How long is Shade in the Sunshine State?
Shade in the Sunshine State has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).