Lavender Lens ~ October Queer Film Screening of "Pariah"

Join The Bakery Atlanta and Lavender Lens for a screening of Pariah by Dee Rees, a tender and powerful coming-of-age story exploring the Black queer identity, desire, family, and the journey towards living unapologetically as a Black lesbian. Discussion to follow the film, facilitated by C. (He/They) @camigotchi from the Free Black Library @thefreeblacklibrary, reflecting on Pariah, queer Black representation, the future of Black sapphic filmmaking & the questions the film continues to raise. 

C. is an artist, educator, writer, and founder of The Free Black Library, a digital archive turned physical community project centered on Black culture, memory, and liberation. They have called Atlanta their home for over ten years. Their work explores the ways Black people preserve, share, and reclaim their stories and histories through film, photography, and collective gathering. Through The Free Black Library, C. creates space for Black and queer communities to engage with film screenings, cultural conversations, and archival practices.

Local queer bookstore Charis Books & More will also attend, with themed literature available for purchase. 

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All ticket/tuition sales are final and directly support our artists and community programming. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting your favorite arts nonprofit!

Find Us: The Bakery is the programming partner and anchor tenant at The Supermarket. 🏡 Most of our events take place here!

🚪 The Supermarket’s main entrance is located at 638 N Highland Ave NE. The door is between Big Softie and Colette Bakeshop, leading you down a hallway and a staircase. See a helpful map here and watch this reel on Instagram here!

🚪 The secondary entrance is through a residential courtyard. Enter through the black metal gate on the side of the Otto's building from the parking lot (at N. Highland and Blue Ridge). Be quiet when leaving events after dark, as this is a residential courtyard. Note this entrance has a few stairs.

♿️ Need no stairs? We got you! Follow the signage from the Otto's parking lot leading you to our back entrance. If you have any issues, please call The Supermarket team (404) 458-1738.

🚘 Nearby Parking and Prices:

• Limited Parking spots in front of The Shops at Otto's on N. Highland Ave. Must register with ParkMobile. Free for 1 hr before 6pm. Paid after 6pm. (Zone# 3241)
• Small lot beside Otto’s Apartment Hotel at N. Highland and Blue Ridge. Must register with ParkMobile. (Zone# 3240). Do not park in 'resident only' spots.
• Public lot at N. Highland and Ponce (behind and in front of Plaza Theatre). "Scan to Pay" signs. Mon-Sat: 7am-10pm. Free for 15 min. $5 for 1hr, +$1 for each additional.
• Six-story deck at 675 N. Highland Ave NE. $5-$6 for up to 2hr, +$1 for each hr added. $14 daily max.