CMU's International Film Festival Screening of "20,000 Species of Bees" directed by Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren

Join us for a screening, resource fair, and panel discussion around the film on April 7th, at McConomy Auditorium

CMU International Film Festival Presents 20,000 Species of Bees Directed by Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren Sunday, April 7th McConomy Auditorium CMU Cohon University Center 2:00PM Resource Fair (Featuring local care providers, Spanish snacks and refreshments, local honey tasting, and beekeeping information) . 4:30PM Opening Remarks 5:00PM Film Screening 7:30PM Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks (Featuring advocates, experts, and educators engaging in discussion about Trans Rights, Gender Affirming Care, and the lived experience of the LGBTQIA+ Community) Please join the IFF in celebrating our vibrant local LGBTQIA+ community for a three-part day of togetherness, sharing, and community building centered around the film 20,000 Species of Bees. The film is a gorgeous coming-of-age tale about a young trans girl's sunbaked summer amongst her great aunt's apiary in the Basque countryside and the ways that experience shapes her identity and her relationship with her family. 20,000 Species of Bees is not just a film about a transgender child, but an intergenerational portrait about identity and acceptance in the family; about the construction of gender relationships; tradition and change; but above all about the need to be loved just as we are.  The first event is a resource fair and reception highlighting the many local associations, organizations, and providers who help bring us all together and keep us safe. There will be local honey to sample, as well as a delicious spread of meat, fish, cheese, and snacks from Spain and France, generously and lovingly provided by Chantal's Cheese Shop.   Following the reception will be the film screening at 5:00pm in McConomy Auditorium. 20,000 Species of Bees is 128 minutes long and is in Spanish, Basque, and French with English subtitles; tickets can be purchased here. After the screening, audience members will head over to Danforth Lounge and Conference room to enjoy some more snacks and a thoughtful and well-led panel discussion about the film and the experiences of our trans community members.   Click Here to watch a Trailer for the Film  This event is brought to you by the CMU International Film Festival and co-presented by the CMU Sustainability Initiative and the Center for the Arts in Society. It is co-sponsored by Chantal's Cheese Shop, Collaboratory Against Hate, and the CMU Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Click here to learn more about these Sustainability Goals

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