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Virginia Queer Film Festival Celebrates LGBTQ+ Voices Amid Challenges

9/8/2025

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The Virginia Queer Film Festival, founded by Eric Hause, runs from Sept. 12-14 at Old Dominion University.
It aims to promote positive LGBTQ+ representations amid a challenging political climate.
Hause cites a recent mass shooting in Minneapolis, raising concerns about transgender backlash.
The festival features 33 films, including "Elijah" and "Connection | Isolation."
Ticket prices range from $3 for students to $10 for general admission.

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The Virginia Queer Film Festival, founded by Eric Hause, runs from Sept. 12-14 at Old Dominion University.
It aims to promote positive LGBTQ+ representations amid a challenging political climate.
Hause cites a recent mass shooting in Minneapolis, raising concerns about transgender backlash.
The festival features 33 films, including "Elijah" and "Connection | Isolation."
Ticket prices range from $3 for students to $10 for general admission.