Queerspace FC (film club): Saving Face

Doors open at 7 - Film should start around 730 :)

This is an open social space by, for, and centring the work of self-identified queer, lesbian, bi and trans women, trans men, non-binary and intersex people. Taking up space is political!

Cis men: sorry this one's not for you!

Suggested donation (for the Common House) £2 low/unwaged, £5 higher waged, noone will be turned away for lack of funds.

The Movie: Saving Face, 2005
Directed & Written By: Alice Wu
Starring: Lynn Chen, Michelle Krusiec, Joan Chen, Jessica Hecht

Autostraddle writes, in its "Top 10 Lesbian Movies that Don't Suck":
"You know how we’re always complaining that we wish someone could just make a sweet movie about love that happens to involve the particular challenges of a lesbian relationship without making it A BIG LESBIAN MOVIE? Saving Face, which you’ve probably not heard of, is the unsung heroine of lesbian films. The sweet love story addresses the pros and cons of Chinese-American family life and specifically how Wil (Michelle Krusiec) navigates her world as a lesbian.

Fulfilling the pressures of her family and her own drive,Wil is a hard working doctor who looks on track to become head of surgery, a position currently held by the father of the woman she falls in love with; proud and gorgeous lesbian dancer Vivian Shing (Lynn Chen). Meanwhile Wil’s mother is having trouble with traditional relationship norms as well and has moved herself in to Wil’s apartment. Mother and daughter both come to understand one another and accept each other’s secret loves despite their deterrence from traditional cultural expectations, which is one of many things the film does so well.

The awkward but endearing dynamic between sweet & shy Wil with passionate & outgoing Vivian is a joy to watch, in addition to being the first lesbian film about an Asian-American couple."

(By Intern X/Alexandra Walters) (c) Autostraddle
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n14xF5tIKc

Feel free to bring your own popcorn, food, drinks, etc. There's a small kitchen at the Common House for making tea etc.

Access info: The Common House is on the ground floor close to Bethnal Green tube and many bus lines. It's wheelchair accessible although the bathroom is does not have turning space for a wheelchair. Nearest fully accessible loo 200m away at McDs on Bethnal Green Road. Seating consists of folding chairs, some arm chairs and some large floor cushions. If you have any specific access needs please get in touch and we will do our best to meet them.

Queerspace FC is a collective of, and for, queer, lesbian, bi and trans women, transmen and non-binary and intersex people, promoting an affirming space where we can regularly play football, socialise and organise inclusive events. Queerspace FC (film club) is the social arm of Queerspace FC (football club) but you don’t have to be into football to join our fortnightly film screening! We aim to take turns curating and hosting evenings and you’re welcome to propose a movie, invite a guest speaker, etc. Our choice of films does not necessarily mean endorsement, discussion and dissent is welcomed!