An RSVP is required to attend.

On Monday, December 1, join us for a screening in honor of World AIDS Day at the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland. Made possible by Gilead Sciences, our Presenting Sponsor, the event offers attendees the chance to see Marlon Riggs’ Affirmations and Stephen Winter’s Chocolate Babies, followed by a post-film conversation with representatives from Frameline, the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, and more.

• East Bay AIDS Center will offer FREE onsite HIV testing and professional consultation for PrEP and other services. 
• Our community partners at the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center will be onsite to answer questions and provide resources.

Chocolate Babies
Stephen Winter 1996 USA 83 min

Through a campaign of fabulous surprise attacks, an underground band of radical queer HIV+ activists, addicts, and drag queens take to the streets of New York City to combat conservative politicians and government apathy towards the AIDS crisis. A frenetic debut feature from writer/director Stephen Winter, Chocolate Babies (Frameline21) unleashes a world of anarchic camp and unapologetic Black queer power in one of the hidden gems of New Queer Cinema, ripe for rediscovery and ready to be introduced to new audiences.

Affirmations
Marlon T. Riggs 1990 USA 10 min

An exploration of Black gay male desires and dreams, Affirmations starts with an affectionate, humorous confessional and moves on to a wish for empowerment and incorporation.

• When: Monday, December 1 | 6pm (Doors Open); 7pm (Film Begins)
• Where: Grand Lake Theatre | Oakland, CA
• Ticketing: An RSVP is required to attend.
• Additional Information: Stop by early to connect with East Bay AIDS Center and the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center.
• Community Partner: Oakland LGBTQ Community Center
• Presenting Sponsor: Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Please Note: This event is free, but requires an RSVP. There is a suggested donation of $10, but more or less will be accepted.