Wednesday, June 27 at 7 PM – 9:30 PM
LGBTQ Center
W 13th St, New York, New York 10011
Alifu, the Prince/ss, directed by Yu-lin Wang
Alifu, a 25 year-old Paiwan boy and only son to the Paiwan chief, struggles between his dream of getting a sex change operation and his responsibility of inheriting the role as chief of the Paiwan tribe.
Sherry, a transgender man, is the owner of a drag queen bar. For years, she’s been in love with the plumber, Wu. Even though Sherry has been selflessly treating Wu with kindness, Wu only sees him as his buddy.
Chris, a government worker, lives a dull life. A one-time gig as a drag queen in the bar unexpectedly became his only way to relief stress. He has been performing there ever since. Chris is keeping this gig a secret from his girlfriend, Angie, who works as a piano instructor.
Between the different race, gender, and problems, the only common ground is—love.
Director Yu-lin Wang will discuss the film with Professor Ron Gregg of the Film and Media Studies program in the School of the Arts at Columbia University.