Celebrate an LGTBQ-First Black History Month
This February, starting with Black History Month, Revry is featuring LGBTQ-first Black stories with themes from the differently-abled, LGBTQ athletes, activists and the lesbian, trans and the cis-gender lesbian community. Revry’s mission is to inspire exploration of LGBTQ-first programming to support our communities.
February 2022, Black History Month
Saturday Church
SATURDAY CHURCH tells the story of 14-year-old Ulysses, a shy and effeminate boy, who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as “man of the house” after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses’ journey takes a turn for the better when he encounters a vibrant transgender community, who take him to “Saturday Church,” a program for LGBTQ youth.
One Life to Blossom
One Life To Blossom follows the life of black transgender activist Blossom C. Brown when she undergoes her dream of getting face feminization surgery all within a year before making nationwide headlines at the 2019 CNN LBGTQ+ Town Hall.
February 4th, 2022, Winter Olympics
Scrum
The lives of a self-assured Canadian jock, a rookie Irish backpacker and a stoic Japanese outsider change when they vie for a position in the grueling Bingham Cup.
February 7th. 2022, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
About Face
As the AIDS epidemic in New York escalated during the '80s, a young, out, Black producer creates a series of public television programs focused on HIV/AIDS, bringing folks who were previously ignored by mainstream media to the core of the public discussion.
February 13th, 2022, Galentine’s Day
Gal Pals
Gal Pals follows Bee, a jaded girl who plays a self-destructive game of hooking up with as many straight girls as possible, much to the disapproval of her best friend and roommate, Olivia--whose enemy #1 is the cooler than cool Edison from down the hall. Bee's newest target is the fairytale romance-loving Dylan. Bee is determined to win the game, even though Dylan's boyfriend, Gary, and--could it be?-- feelings stand in the way. Will she listen to Olivia in time? Or is heartbreak on the horizon?
February 13th, 2022, Superbowl
Margaret Cho: Psycho
Comedian Margaret Cho performs in front of a live audience in this provocative and hilarious comedy special event, tackling off-limits issues from Boko Haram to female empowerment with her razor sharp insight and wit.
Gina Yashere: Laughing to America
Filmed live in San Francisco, CA, UK's premier black female comedian, Gina Yashere, has come to America! Her unique take on being a cultural insider and outsider never fails to raise the roof as she gives us her take on the news gripping the nation.
February 14th, 2022, Valentine’s Day
Querencia
Teka has just broken up with her boyfriend and left home for the first time to follow her dream of becoming a dancer. The big city, and the big city talent she competes with at auditions, have left her feeling very lonely. Enter: dating apps. When Teka mistakenly selects “women seeking women” on her profile, she meets Abe, a struggling musician who needs to move on from her ex, which might just be the happiest of accidents.
A Very Sordid Wedding
Seventeen years after family matriarch Peggy tripped over G.W.’s wooden legs in Sordid Lives, same-sex marriage equality has barreled into Winters, Texas and not everyone is ready to accept it. An anniversary memorial service is being planned in honor of Peggy at the bar while the Southside Baptist Church plans an "Anti-Equality" rally to protest the abomination of gay marriage and work to defend their religious freedom. The beloved cast of colorful characters are all on a collision course for shenanigans and fireworks on the big night.