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Here, Queer, and On TV

Directed by Cassandra Herrman & Kelly Whalen 2026USA16 mins

Before YouTube, Lavender Lounge lit up public access TV with a ’90s queer and trans dance party and groundbreaking show, capturing San Francisco’s first Dyke March and the first official Pride video. Thirty years later, creator Mark Kliem brings rare footage to light, reuniting the original crew with younger generations when queer history is again under attack.

'Here, Queer, and On TV' is screening in:

Doc Shorts

Explore queer stories from around the globe in this gripping documentary shorts block.

Expected Guests

Cassandra Herrman
Director
Kelly Whalen
Director

Photos courtesy of Jack Johnson

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Director
Cassandra Herrman & Kelly Whalen
Year
2026
Country
USA
Running Time
16 mins
Language
English
Premiere
World
Cast/Participants
Mark Kliem, Mike Cooke, Joe Labbe, Kathleen Donahue, Rahn Fudge, Jon Ginoli, Shann Carr