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Artist Talk: The Queens of Queen City with Michael O. Snyder
Artist Talk: The Queens of Queen City with Michael O. Snyder
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · 6:30 PM
Bronx Documentary Center
614 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
Once known as “The Queen City” for its industrial and cultural prominence, Cumberland, Maryland, has faced economic decline in recent decades. Yet amidst the struggles, an unlikely and vibrant story of resilience has emerged: the local queer community has cultivated a thriving drag scene and built the largest Pride movement in Appalachia, defying conservative norms and ongoing backlash against LGBTQ identities in rural America.
The Queens of Queen City is a powerful documentary project by Michael O. Snyder that examines the courage, risks, and social impact of expressing LGBTQ identities in a region defined by Bible Belt conservatism and Rust Belt grit.
Join Snyder for a presentation and Q&A on this long-term project, which has garnered widespread recognition for its thoughtful exploration of identity, community, and resilience in the face of adversity.
About the PanelistsSena Mourad Friedm
Michael O. Snyder (@michaelosnyder) is a photographer and filmmaker focusing on the climate crisis and its intersection with social-environmental issues. His work has been featured in National Geographic, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. A Pulitzer Center grantee and Climate Journalism Fellow at the Bertha Foundation, Snyder is also an Assistant Professor of Visual Communication at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School and a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists.
