Event Synopsis:
Join us for Layered Lives: Gender Identities in Focus, a powerful screening of short films that brings to life the complex intersections of gender with other key aspects of identity, such as culture, race, disability, and indigeneity. These films provide an opportunity to move beyond theoretical discussions and to connect with the lived experiences of individuals navigating these overlapping identities.
In a series of new, original shorts that range in style (including dramatic narrative, animated, documentary and experimental shorts), local Canadian filmmakers consider personal stories that highlight the nuances often overlooked in professional and academic spaces. How do these identities impact how people navigate our economy, community and society at large? The screening will be followed by a dynamic conversation with the filmmakers, where we’ll explore the questions and themes raised by their work. This event is not just a showcase of artistic expression but a call to deepen our understanding of how gender intersects with other forms of identity in ways that shape lives, opportunities, and challenges.
After the screening, we invite you to join us for a reception celebrating these films and the 100th public event hosted by the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE).