Queens World Film Festival Presents: Acceptance: 4 Films About the Courage

Featured Films:

North Star (30 min) by P.J. Palmer: A tender story of Queer love and chosen family, this acclaimed short has won over 50 awards worldwide and was first featured at Queens World Film Festival in 2019.

To Have You Here (15 min) by Jen Ackerman: A queer grad student moves in with her devout grandparents, forcing them to confront their conflicting beliefs and discover unexpected common ground in the most unlikely of homes.

Marguerite (30 min) by Marianne Farley: An Oscar-nominated short in which an aging woman reflects on long-buried feelings after discovering something about her nurse's identity.

Zari (19 min) by Shruti Parekh: A coming-of-age tale set in Delhi where tradition and identity collide, sparking a quiet, powerful moment of connection between two young people.

Following the screening, guests are invited to a free catered reception and Q&A with select filmmakers and festival directors, moderated by Gonzalo Casals.

About Queens World Film Festival
Founded in 2011, Queens World champions local and international filmmakers with year-round programming that amplifies diverse voices, explores urgent social themes, and builds community through the power of cinema. The festival is known for its dynamic curation and commitment to showcasing films that are bold, innovative, and impactful.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.
Visit queensworldfilmfestival.org/the-ways-we-love-screening for more information.