S/HE IS STILL HER/E - The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary + Q&A

The Nico Ditch is proud to welcome Doc N Roll Films to screen 'S/HE IS STILL HER/E' as part of Non-Binary Awareness Week.

Genesis P-Orridge, born in Manchester, who attended secondary schooling in neighbouring borough Srtockport, lived their art to the extreme. A pioneering musician, avant-garde artist, spiritual explorer and gender revolutionary, Genesis has been featured in films and videos, but never the full story… never this intimate... until now. In this authorised but raw and personal documentary, award-winning director David Charles Rodrigues (GAY CHORUS DEEP SOUTH) documents the final year of P-Orridge’s existence as they grapple with mortality and, in the process, reveal the many sacrifices and ultimate payoffs of a life that transcended boundaries. Featuring William Burroughs, Brion Gyson, Timothy Leary, Alice Genese (Psychic TV), David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), Nepalese monks, African witch doctors, and a special cameo by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, plus never-before-seen archival treasures, including performances from Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV.

There will be a post-screening Q&A with Rebel Dykes award winning film maker and animator Harri Shanahan and Anne Louise Kershaw, artist, activist, musician and curator on behalf of Doc N Roll Films.

This film is rated 18 and runs for 98 miniutes.

This release is backed by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding supporting this documentary to reach diverse LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly those within the transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive groups, with a regional campaign of events like this building audiences over a number of months.

The Nico Ditch is Ashton-Under-Lyne’s Independent, Artist-led Bar, Cinema, Gallery, Music & Events Venue and Record Shop. Home to both - The Nico Ditch Film Club and the Tameside Queer Meet - whch each run every month (Check our instagram for details), we are proud to welcome Doc N Roll films with this screening, and look forward to welcoming audiences and further building our community. The Nico Ditch is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive venue - a lovely bar for lovely people.

This event will be supported by the LGBT Foundation who will be at The Nico Ditch with information, advice and opportunities to get involved with all the great things they have going on.

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