In 1979, the American vocal group Sister Sledge released the smash disco hit . The song became a gay anthem, a celebration of chosen family. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * In 1979, the American vocal group Sister Sledge released the smash disco hit .
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Fittingly, We Are Family is the theme of the 2024 Reel Pride International Film Festival, which kicks off tonight and runs through Sept. 28. “The idea of family transcending biological connections — found family, invented family — isn’t a uniquely gay concept but it’s something that queer people really struggle with and work with throughout our lives,” says Greg Klassen, the festival’s marketing director.
“We surround ourselves with people who feel like family and were in many cases rejected by our biological families so we have to find new family. Supplied The Hong Kong feature All Shall Be Well explores the aftermath that follows the death of a member of a lesbian couple. “Sometimes those relationships that we have with people who aren’t our literal family really do help us become who we’re supposed to be.
” This year’s slate of feature films — nine in total, from all over the.