What is Reel Stories?

Reel Stories was created to screen documentaries and films with themes around social change in an intimate setting at City of Asylum’s Alphabet City. All screenings are free public screenings that focus on issues important to our community, such as: youth, gender identity, adoption, international struggles and accomplishments, and hate crimes against our community.

All screenings are free and take place at City of Asylum @ Alphabet City (40 W North Avenue)

Next Event: I’m Moshanty, Do You Love Me?

Join us at City of Asylum on Wednesday, July 31st for a screening of I’m Moshanty, Do You Love Me?. Filmed over a weekend in October of 2017 and including her last live performances, I’m Moshanty, Do You Love Me? is an introduction and a musical tribute to the career of the transgender activist with a mother’s heart, teeth of gold and a voice like a coronet.

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Past Events

Reel Stories: Facing Mirrors

Wednesday, August 21st
City of Asylum (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Reel Stories: I’m Moshanty, Do You Love Me?

Wednesday, July 31st
City of Asylum (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Reel Stories: A Moment in the Reeds

Wednesday, May 29th
City of Asylum (40 W North Avenue)
Free (RSVP)

Reel Stories: America in Transition (Episode 4)

America in TransitionWhen: Sunday, March 31stWhere: City of Asylum (40 W North Avenue)Tickets: Free (RSVP) About the FilmEpisode 4: Where Is My Refuge follows the story of Nina. After growing up misunderstood in India, Nina fell in love with another trans...

Retablo

Join us for a the premier regional screening of Retablo CLICK THE POSTER ABOVE TO RSVP “A memorable and moving performance from first-timer… [Junior Béjar] Roca. A measured, authentic and compelling turn.” – Screen Daily “Peruvian filmmaker Álvaro Delgado-Aparicio...