TONIGHT! Un(dis)sing Our Abilities at Mix NYC (all films are captioned)

Periwinkle Cinema (San Francisco) presents the East Coast premiere of Un(dis)sing Our Abilities at the New York Mix Experimental Film Festival MIX NYC UN(DIS)SING OUR ABILITIES, featuring a Q&A with the curators and participating artists and filmmakers (ASL interpreted). All films are captioned. Un(dis)sing Our Abilities is an experimental sexplicit short movie showcase presented by Periwinkle Cinema that explores sensuality, intimacy, safety and consent through the lens of the less-represented. Curated by Lisa Ganser and Lorin Murphy, this screening implores the erotic pleasure and sexual abilities of those of us dissed, dismissed, (mis)labeled, disabled and generally passed over in mainstream queer crowds. Redefine sexy through sex and sensuality that is healing, empowering and arousing. You'll get turned on by fat, crip, and porn, challenge and subvert your notions of gender, sexuality and self, while exposing what it means to "work with what we got (or not)." Experience images of the sexually empowered within our own very different, and always changing bodies. We tell our stories on film and come together to experience each other's in the dark, then see each other in a new way when the lights come up. This screening includes short films by Mars/Mar Rosas, Mihee-Nathalie Lemoine, Lorin Murphy, , Courtney Trouble featuring Jiz Lee and Lyric Seal, Crystal Mason, seeley quest, Patricia Berne, MOON RAY RA, Tobi Hill-Meyer, Todd Herman featuring Leroy Moore and the brand new short movie "Wall of Fire" by and featuring Nomy Lamm and Lisa Ganser. Wall of Fire was completely underwritten and fully funded by the Smitten Kitten. The curators and filmmakers will be in person to present the showcase and for a brief Q & A. 18+ This shorts movie showcase is captioned for HoH/deaf. we encourage BYOC (bring your own chair) so that your body is comfortable. please refrain from wearing scents. we will post more accessibility info about the venue as we learn it. please let us know if you have any specific accessibility questions or requests. thank you! more accessibility = more sexxxy !!!ACCESSIBILITY NOTES!!! MIXfest is held inside a warehouse space that has been rapidly converted to the Hive. As such, accessibility is a rolling issue and Mix is committed to providing as accessible an atmosphere as possible and being transparent about the reality of the space. The space is elevated, accessed by 4 steps or a 40 ft ramp (1:12 incline, with 2 level rest landings along the way) that has been constructed for the event. There is an outside smoking area accessed by 4 steps. There are 2 all-gender, single-occupant bathrooms. The doors for these bathrooms are 30" wide. Any chair users for whom that width is not a barrier will find ample turn-around space inside. The bathroom on the left is equipped with a grab bar. In the screening room, there will be space for BYOC, chair parking, and plenty of seats with and without arms in a designated 'access priority' space closest to the door. This space is also designated as a scent and chemical free zone. There will be spaces in the front designated for ASL users. Christine Quinton CI/CT, and interpreter of 10 years, will be providing ASL translation for the event. As the space is a very old warehouse with a motorcycle garage next door, there may be faint chemical odors. Volunteers will be cleaning the space with scent free cleaner prior to the event, and guests are being encouraged to not use scented products. As always, practice self care in preparation for this event and feel free to comment or message with any specific concerns you may have!