Parity Productions STRANGE FISH by Reid Pope

STRANGE FISH by Reid Pope (they/them)
DIRECTED BY Jaye Hunt (they/them)

FEATURING T Mitsock (she/her) and Molly Johnson (they/them)

STAGE MANAGER Sky Back (they/them)

MOVEMENT COORDINATORS Amaal Saifudeen (she/her) and Sasha Gheesling (she/they)

FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH @ 7 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST @ 3 PM & 7 PM

Presented at Open Jar Studios
1601 Broadway, 11th Floor (48th Street between 7th and 8th avenues)

RESERVE FREE TICKETS

Thank you so much! And happy pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🎬 JUNE 2025 E-News from WMM

WOMEN MAKE MOVIES | JUNE 2025 E-NEWS 2025 News & Doc Emmy® Nominations! 2 Films Premiering at Tribeca 21 WMM Films and Filmmakers at DC/DOX FAMILIAR TOUCH OPENS AT THE FILM FORUM BEFORE THE FEAST Wins the WMM Award at DocsBarcelona! WMM Among 16 Prestigious Arts Orgs in AI & the Arts Program 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride Month With 25% Off Of Our Collection! WOMEN IN POWER, POLITICS, & MEDIA with Christine Jackson & Abby Ginzberg 2025 News & Documentary Emmy® Nominations! We're delighted to share that WMM release RAZING LIBERTY SQUARE, directed by Katja Esson and also made with the support of the WMM Production Assistance Program, has been nominated for a 2025 News & Documentary Emmy®. Broadcast on PBS's Independent Lens, the film sheds light on the impact of climate gentrification in Miami's Liberty Square, one of the first segregated public housing projects in the South.  Four additional WMM films and filmmakers have also received nominations or are being honored at the 2025 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards, including: Gemma Cubero del Barrio (dir. of WMM-distributed film ELLA ES EL MATADOR and two Production Assistance Program Films) ⭐ NATAS 2025 Silver Circle Inductee  THE SPACE RACE (dir. by Lisa Cortés, WMM Board Member and Program Alum) ⭐ Nominated for Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary and Outstanding Writing - Documentary;  BREAD & ROSES (dir. Sahra Mani, PA Program filmmaker and dir. A THOUSAND GIRLS LIKE ME, distributed by WMM and made with the support of PA Program) ⭐ Nominated for Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary 🏆 This film also just won a Peabody Award!  HOPE OF ESCAPE (dir. Amy Gerber and made with the support of the WMM Production Assistance Program) ⭐ Nominated for a Capital Emmy for Historical/Cultural - Long Form Content 2 Production Assistance Program Films Premiering at Tribeca Two films made with the support of the Production Assistance Program are premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival this week, both in the Spotlight Documentary section! JIMMY & THE DEMONS (dir. Cindy Meehl, prod. Elizabeth Westrate) is having its world premiere. And THE SHADOW SCHOLARS (dir. Eloïse King) is having its North American Premiere. Also, look out for MAINTENANCE ARTIST, AN EYE FOR AN EYE, BACKSIDE, and I WAS BORN THIS WAY, which were produced and/or directed by filmmakers who are alum of the Production Assistance Program. And a shout-out to THE INQUISITOR, a new film directed by Angela Tucker, who produced WMM release BELLY OF THE BEAST.  21 WMM Films and Filmmakers Head to DC:DOX June 2025 will mark the third edition of DC/DOX, a major international film festival in the U.S. capital. This year, 21 WMM films and filmmakers will be in the line-up, and Managing Director Kendra Hodgson will be in attendance. We're excited to be a significant part of this festival that is fast becoming an essential stop on the circuit.   The following ten films made with the support of WMM's Production Assistance Program are screening: ✨ APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS | dir. Petra Costa ✨ ARREST THE MIDWIFE | dir. Elaine Epstein ✨ COEXISTENCE MY ASS | dir. Amber Fares ✨ LIFE AFTER | dir. Reid Davenport ✨ RIVER OF GRASS  | dir. Sasha Wortzel ✨ SEEDS | dir. Brittany Shyne ✨ THE SHADOW SCHOLARS | dir. Eloïse King ✨ THE TALLEST DWARF | dir. Julie Wyman ✨ UVALDE MOM | dir. Anayansi Prado * Don't miss our behind-the-scenes webinar with Anayansi on Tuesday, June 17!  ✨ WRITING HAWA | dir. Najiba Noori Look out for BABY DOE, FOLKTALES, THE LIBRARIANS, MAINTENANCE ARTIST, EDGE OF DAYBREAK, DANIELLE SCOTT: ANCESTRAL CALL and I WAS BORN THIS WAY, which were produced and/or directed by filmmakers who are alum of the Production Assistance Program. We also want to shout out new films by filmmakers from our Distribution Program: CAMILLE A. BROWN: GIANT STEPS, DEAR TOMORROW, HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY, and THE INQUISITOR.  FAMILIAR TOUCH Opens at the Film Forum Attendees of our webinar with Sarah Friedland receive discounted tickets! FAMILIAR TOUCH (dir. Sarah Friedland), which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was the opening night film of this year's New Director/New Films at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, will open its weeklong NYC theatrical run at Film Forum on June 20. WMM and the Future of Film is Female will co-sponsor the screening on Saturday, June 21 at 4:45 PM, which will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Sarah Friedland and stars Kathleen Chalfant and Carolyn Michelle. Made with the support of the WMM Production Assistance Program, FAMILIAR TOUCH is a sensitive coming-of-old-age film that follows an older woman's transition into assisted living as she navigates her relationship with herself, her caregivers, and her family amidst her shifting memories and desires. In advance of the opening, on June 18, 12 - 1:30 pm EST, WMM will host a special, free webinar about the making of FAMILIAR TOUCH. Webinar attendees will receive discounted tickets to attend the NYC theatrical opening at Film Forum. WMM Award Goes to BEFORE THE FEAST at DocsBarcelona We are pleased to announce that Rajani Mani has received this year's Women Make Movies Award at DocsBarcelona for her moving new project, BEFORE THE FEAST. Set in the tidal wetlands of Cochin, the film follows an aging farmer fighting to preserve a rare salt-resistant grain as climate change and personal tragedy threaten his legacy. The WMM Award is presented to the best project by a woman director pitched during Industry Days and includes acceptance into our Production Assistance Program, a one-year webinar subscription, and customized mentorship support. This marks the second year of the award at DocsBarcelona, following last year's recognition of CONFESSIONS OF A FEMALE GAMER by Doyla Gavanski. Congratulations to Rajani Mani and the entire team behind BEFORE THE FEAST! WMM Among 16 Prestigious Arts Orgs Selected to DeVos Institute's AI & the Arts Program We are thrilled to have been selected from a competitive pool to join 15 other prestigious U.S.-based arts organizations in a seven-month innovation program exploring the use of AI in the Arts, including but not limited to Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, American Ballet Theater, the Jacob Burns Film Center, Mark Morris Dance Group, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and other great organizations. This fully subsidized program will lead us in producing a roadmap for safe, ethical, transformative use of AI in nonprofit art organizations. Learn more about the program. 🏳️‍🌈 Save 25% on Our Pride Collection! Celebrate PRIDE Month with our collection of films spotlighting LGBTQIA+ voices! This is a great time to experience WMM's new release SALLY! (dir. Deborah Craig, Jörg Fockele, and Ondine Rarey) a vibrant, funny, and unflinching portrait of lesbian-feminist icon Sally Gearhart. This essential documentary reclaims a radical voice nearly erased from history and explores what her legacy means for today's fights for justice and equality. Explore stories like ESTHER NEWTON MADE ME GAY (dir. Jean Carlomusto), LOVE, BARBARA (dir. Brydie O'Connor), REBEL DYKES (dir. Harri Shanahan, Siân A. Williams), and NICE CHINESE GIRLS DON'T: KITTY TSUI (dir. Jennifer Abod). Save 25% on titles in this collection with code PRIDE2025. Browse the collection now!  WOMEN IN POWER, POLITICS, and MEDIA with Christine Jackson & Abby Ginzberg Join us on June 18 from 8–9 PM ET for a special Juneteenth event: WOMEN IN POWER, POLITICS, AND MEDIA — an empowering conversation on the role of Black women in political leadership and cultural change. Actress Christina Jackson, who portrayed Barbara Lee in Netflix's SHIRLEY, joins Abby Ginzberg, director of BARBARA LEE: SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER, a WMM release and NAACP Image Award-winner. The evening will also feature an exclusive preview clip from the upcoming film SHE DARED TO DREAM about Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Co-sponsored by Higher Heights, this conversation honors the courage, vision, and impact of Black women in public life. Free and open to all — register now to attend! Register for this powerful conversation now.