Sistah Sinema Movie Night | ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY

In 2014, queer folks from across Cleveland came together to watch films, discuss, and simply #chill. Eleven years later, Deidre McPherson, founding director of the Cleveland chapter, is relaunching Sistah Sinema with .

This film tells the story of Grammy-nominated trans soul singer Jackie Shane, who electrified Toronto's 1960s music scene. Though she withdrew from public life in 1971, Jackie Shane remains an unsung icon, leaving a hidden legacy of musical brilliance, self-authenticity, and cultural trailblazing.

This event will take place on Saturday, December 6 at 6:30 PM at the Midtown TechHive (6815 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103).

SCHEDULE:

• 6:30 PM – Doors open. Check in, grab a plate of food, and get settled.
• 7:00 PM – Welcome and opening words.
• 7:15 PM – Film starts (99 minutes).
• 8:55 PM – A moment of reflection together.
• 9:00 PM – Community conversation about the film.
• 9:35 PM – Music, more food, good vibes, time to connect.
• 10:30 PM – Close out the night.

WHAT TO EXPECT:🎤 A Jackie Shane–inspired soundtrack🍴 FREE Food 🍹 Signature Jackie Shane cocktail + mocktail + water

DISCUSSION LEADERS: @DeidreMcPherson @GabrielleCooper @NwakaOnwusa @Dakota Cox @WillowWatson

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is a film and dialogue series that amplifies the voices and experiences of queer women of color (QWOC). By combining film screenings with community dialogue, the program creates affirming spaces for connection, cultural exchange, collective healing, and community building.

SPONSORS: AIDS Task Force of Greater Cleveland, NAACP Cleveland Branch

COMMUNITY PARTNER: LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland.

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