BANG MY BOX: THE ROBIN BYRD STORY traces the rise of a boundary-pushing, sex-positive, NYC cable-access pioneer who became an accidental AIDS-era activist and First Amendment fighter. Now at 70, with 600 shows behind her, she considers her place in history.Robin Byrd never set out to be an activist. She followed her instincts toward pleasure, freedom, and inclusion. And in doing so, she became a lifeline for the gay community and for countless outsiders searching for joy without judgment. Through grit and consistency, Robin built something enduring. And now, in a profound turn, she is caring for the partner who helped make her success possible. Co-directors Jyllian Gunther and Stephanie Schwam look past the mythology to capture the woman herself–resilient, loving, and full of light.Directors Jyllian Gunther, Stephanie Schwam and Robin Byrd are scheduled to attend on Sunday, June 14.
Country: US
Anne Packard: An Artist’s Resolve
At 92, Provincetown artist Anne Packard prepares for a final visit to the gallery that cemented her legacy. Her journey began in hardship when, at 41, she was left to support five children alone after her husband left them. Facing a 1960s art world that dismissed her talent, Anne defiantly sold small paintings from her front fence for a few dollars. Her persistence ignited a phenomenon, drawing collectors and galleries alike. Together with her daughters, she established her own gallery, where her works commanded thousands. Though she now bids farewell to that physical space, Anne’s resolute spirit and creative drive remain undiminished. Local artist and filmmaker Arthur Egeli interviews Anne in her home studio as she recounts her story in her own words and reveals decades of wisdom that has fueled her colorful life.Director Arthur Egeli and Anne Packard scheduled to attend.
Adam’s Apple
ADAM’S APPLE is an intimate, collaborative documentary told through the dual perspectives of Adam, a transgender teen, and his mother, visual artist Amy Jenkins, in New Hampshire. Offering an authentic and tender counterpoint to the hostility facing trans youth today, Adam’s journey balances the milestones of gender transition with the rhythms of adolescence. As Adam asserts his identity and steps out into the world, his parents grapple with the challenges of raising a teen while also learning to let go. Through a visually poetic approach, the film transforms a deeply personal archive—collected over two decades—into a powerful, joyful testament to the beauty and difficulty of reckoning with profound change.Director Amy Jenkins and Adam Jenkins are scheduled to attend.