Our Iconic Queer Ancestors: Holly Woodlawn

As one of THE iconic — and out! — transfemme stars of the 20th century, Holly Woodlawn lived as cinematically off-screen as she did on-screen — hellbent on unapologetic glamour, camp, and her own utterly unique brand of uncensored queer pleasure. 

This class will trace her life, films, and her struggles in pursuing a film career amidst the transphobia of dominant culture. We’ll chart her growth into a trans elder, including her later collaborations with and impact on a new generation of trans filmmakers like Rhys Ernst and Zachary Drucker. 

Join us to honor and celebrate this truly iconic trans artist and personality, and come make your offering to Holly, patron saint of grabbing life by the horns and exploding the gender binary!

Films:

10/1: TRASH (1970, 110 min)

10/8: WOMEN IN REVOLT (1971, 99 min)

10/15: SCARECROW IN A GARDEN OF CUCUMBERS (1972, 82 min)

10/22: Selected Shorts: BROKEN GODDESS (1973, 29 min); THE SOUND OF MUSAK (1986, 58 min); SCATHED (1995, 45 min)

This class will be taught by Max Swanson, a filmmaker/performer, writer, educator, and organizer based in Portland, OR. They currently also teach at NW Doc and PSU, and work as a freelance story consultant. 

Class size will be limited to 18.

Email us at education@moviemadness.org if you have any questions.