I'm Your Venus
May 31, 2025
4:45 PM
TIFF Lightbox Cinema 1
Director(s)
Kimberly Reed
Country
United States
Year
2024
Duration
1h 26m
Language
English
One of the most memorable real-life characters in Paris Is Burning, the monumental 1990 documentary about New York’s drag ball scene, was aspiring model and complete spitfire, Venus Xtravaganza. In 1988, before the film was finished, Venus was found dead in a hotel room. Now, almost 35 years later, three of her biological brothers are working with members of her ballroom family to honour Venus’s legacy, in part by trying to have her murder case reopened. Mixing new and archival footage, award-winning director Kimberly Reed touchingly captures what made Venus so magical and the emotional journey of two families.
Content Advisory: This film contains depictions of anti-trans violence, including the murder of a transgender woman. It includes discussions around death, emotional trauma, and transphobia.
An active listener will be available for this screening, from the start of the film until one hour after it ends. Active listening support is provided in the Festival’s Low Sensory Room, located on the 4th floor. If you need help accessing the Low Sensory Room or connecting with an active listener, a volunteer will be available to assist you.
May 31, 2025
4:45 PM
TIFF Lightbox Cinema 1