What is Reel Youth?

Reel Youth, is a bi-monthly screening program for youth age 14-20 that offers free screening in a creative space to where LGBTQ+ youth not only get to tell their stories, but also hang out in a safe space on a Friday night while interacting with peers, expert panelists and guest artists.

Films will screen at the Glitterbox Theater at 6:30 pm for each date. Light refreshments will also be provided, so invite your friends and join us for the fun!

Next Screening: The Celluloid Closet on June 21st

Stay excited! This timeless documentary highlights the historical contexts that gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people have occupied in cinema history, showcasing the evolution of the entertainment industry’s role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures.

This is a must-see film for anyone interested in the rise of LGBTQ cinema throught the ages.

Find Out More About the Film + Screening

Previous Screenings

Reel Youth: Were the World Mine

Friday, May 17th
Glitterbox Theater (460 Melwood Avenue)
Free

Reel Youth: Kinky Boots

Kinky BootsWhen: Friday, March 22ndWhere: Glitterbox TheaterTickets: Free About the Film A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father's shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat....

Reel Youth: Real Boy

Real Boy with Guest Joe Stevens When: -Where: Glitterbox TheaterTickets: Free About the FilmReal Boy is an intimate story of a family in transition. As 19-year-old Bennett Wallace navigates early sobriety, late adolescence, and the evolution of his gender...

Reel Youth: Rocky Horror Picture Show

Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring the Junior Chamber of Commerce PlayersWhen: -Where: Glitterbox TheaterTickets: Free About the Film A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr....

Reel Youth: Pride

PrideWhen: -Where: Glitterbox TheaterTickets: Free About the Film U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. Director: Matthew Warchus At the Event For Pride month, we...