PERSPECTIVES FILM SERIES PRESENTS: TANGERINE (2015)
Magnolia Pictures, Duplass Brothers Productions and Through Films present in association with Cre Film & Freestyle Pictures Co. A film by Sean Baker.
Contemporary Calgary collaborates with Pink Flamingo to launch a new film series curated by Alia Aluma, that centres QTBIPOC films, diverse voices, global titles and narratives that confront prejudices. Join us September 2 at 7:00pm for the first screening of our ten part series.
This month’s Perspective touches on the theme of Women & Men; Vibrant, poetic, and real, Tangerine (2015) reveals the true challenges that women face in different regions and stages of their lives. Exploring the realities of violence against women, coming-of-age, love and relationships, these titles will bring tears and genuine laughter, forcing us to confront our biases and notions of freedom.
This is an in-person program. Masks are strongly encouraged and will be made available at our welcome desk. Physical distancing will be maintained in seating arrangements.
September 2, 2021
Doors: 7:00PM
Screening: 7:30PM
Runtime: 87 minutes
Free for members, free with $10 admission to Contemporary Calgary.
Guests of the Perspectives Film Series are also invited to the Pride Party. Registration for both events is essential.
Tangerine (2015): Synopsis
Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez in TANGERINE, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee (newcomer Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend (James Ransone, STARLET, "Generation Kill") hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the sex worker and her best friend, Alexandra (newcomer Mya Taylor), embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity. Director Sean Baker’s prior films (STARLET, PRINCE OF BROADWAY) brought rich texture and intimate detail to worlds seldom seen on film. TANGERINE follows suit, bursting off the screen with energy and style. A decidedly modern Christmas tale told on the streets of L.A., TANGERINE defies expectation at every turn.
Rating:R (Drug Use|Disturbing Sexual Content | Graphic Nudity| Language Throughout | Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Producer: Sean Baker, Karrie Cox, Marcus Cox, Darren Dean, Shih-Ching Tsou
Writer: Sean Baker
Production Co: Duplass Brothers, Through Films
RECOMMENDED FILMS BASED ON TANGERINE (2015)
PINK (2016) ANIRUDDHA ROY CHOWDHURY
Stream on Netflix
PARIAH (2012) DEE REES
Stream on OUTtv
ALIFU, THE PRINCE/SS (2017) WAN YU-LIN
Screened at 2017 Tokyo Film Festival
About the Curator: Alia Aluma (she/her)
An advocate for the creative industries and global contributor to arts and culture communities, Alia Aluma has worked and studied in four different continents and conducts her research and workplace tasks in three different languages. Her multilateral passions link grand interests such as architecture, film, writing, and entertainment, leading to experiences within the fields of fashion, photography, technical and culture teaching, writing and publishing, and fine arts and curation. While her current focus is on capital culture and art direction, she is also a practising visual artist and writer who has had works on display in Rome, Canada, and England. Her work is deeply rooted in empathetic work ethic and diversity, proven by her studies in multilingualism and world cultures.
Before graduating with degrees in Art History, Communications, and World Literature & Culture, Aluma began working as a ghostwriter while studying abroad in Hong Kong. In this role, she began writing novels on behalf of international clients, specializing in science fiction and business literature. Upon returning to Canada, Aluma stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief and teacher, mentoring an entire journalism department from the ground up with Alberta’s largest hip hop foundation. Eventually, Aluma’s written history would lead to the creation of a digital course with skillshare foundation UPWEGO.ai. Currently, Aluma is working on publishing her Masters research in decentralized art and currencies (CryptoArt).
Aluma’s research has placed her within new roles in the creative industry, including her current position as Creative Arts & Technology Director with Greta Bar YYC/YEG/YVR, where she manages a CryptoArt Creative Foundation with the intention of reviving Calgary’s art scene. After speaking at multiple international conferences, she has also engaged with a team of academics from various institutions and many notable crypto-artists, leading to a highly anticipated textbook on the matter (publishing date TBD).
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