Reel Affirmations XTRA: Washington DC's International LGBTQ Monthly Film Series Presents “Alaska Is A Drag”

Reel Affirmations XTRA: Washington DC's International LGBTQ Monthly Film Series screens "Alaska Is A Drag" on February 15, 2019 at 7pm. Reel Affirmations XTRA is an impressive and eclectic cinematic event that screens 12 films, one per month, over the course of 2019 with genres including comedy, drama, romance, international, and documentary, both short films and feature length. Reel Affirmations XTRA is a component of the larger annual film festival, Reel Affirmations: Washington DC's International LGBTQ Film Festival.

February's Installation is a film that follows tough, but diva fabulous, Leo, an aspiring drag superstar, who is stuck working in a fish cannery in Alaska. He and his twin sister are trapped in the monotony of fist fights and fish guts. Out of necessity, Leo learned to fight back, which catches the attention of the local boxing coach. When a new boy

moves to town and wants to be his sparring partner, Leo has to face the real reason he's stuck in Alaska. The story of a fish out of water, literally. Leo had to learn to survive and his boss, an amateur boxer, notices it. When a new boy offers to train with him, Leo and his twin sister are forced to face the real reason they are trapped in that place.

Check out the film's trailer here

February's installation is held at The Human Rights Campaign building at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Reel Affirmations is DC's only international LGBTQ film festival and monthly film series, brings to the national capital region themes and stories that run the rainbow gamut, providing windows of new insight to familiar topics ranging from our challenging social/political landscape to societal/personal acceptance to affairs of the heart to multicultural interest.

"We're honored by the opportunity all year round to share with the community such an array of quality films, and are very proud of the tremendous diversity they represent - from countries of origin and gender representation, to genres and subject matter," says Kimberley Bush, Director of Arts and Cultural Programs, which includes Reel Affirmations Film Festival and monthly film series. "We strive to find an extraordinary selection of gems to share with film-lovers, and the films we will screen in the coming months will enchant, transport, move and inspire all who see them."

Ticketing Information General admission tickets are $12.00 and VIP tickets are $25.00. VIP tickets include cocktails, movie treats and priority seating.

Cinema And Cocktails Happy Hour: Relax and Chill at Reel Affirmations XTRA Our Monthly LGBTQ Film Series' Cocktails and Cinema Open Bar Happy Hour. What better way to unwind after a long week than to join us from 6 pm - 7 pm every month before our film screenings for a cocktail? When you purchase your ticket for any of our monthly film screenings you are invited to enjoy our Cocktails and Cinema Open Bar from 6 pm - 7 pm at HRC at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW!

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