[ANOTHER new edit!] Thrillingly, Sex+++ is now slated to continue past the last film I chose! It’s now on second Tuesdays, still at Hull-House and still at 7PM. Attend it! Love it! Keep the faith! [end of edit]
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[BRAND NEW edit!] There is now a Sex+++ FAQ! It will hopefully answer any questions you might have. Also, it will help you start your own sex-positive film series, should you be so inclined! [end of edit]
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[edit for unexpected film series popularity] YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO RSVP BY PHONE TO HULL-HOUSE MUSEUM FOR EACH FILM: 312.413.5353. If you RSVP, we’ll save you a seat — and if the venue fills up, you’ll definitely be able to attend! In other words, RSVPs are not required, but they’re in your interest. Please note that we unsave seats at 7PM. [end of edit]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PLEASE DISTRIBUTE FAR AND WIDE!
SEX POSITIVE
pro-SEX, pro-QUEER, pro-KINK
a free documentary film series for people who like sex
curated by Clarisse Thorn
+ Q. “What is being sex-positive?”
+ A. “Defining sex on my terms.”
+ A. “Understanding my sexual needs.”
+ A. “Being in charge of my sexual experiences.”
Explore sexuality in a new way by joining us for a series of films about positive sexuality and sexual identity. This free documentary series will create a new space to discuss sex, culture, and sexual fun! Each film will be accompanied by delicious snacks and followed by relevant conversation. The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is pleased to host this series as a new expression of the Hull-House Settlement’s historic advocacy for sex education.
We spice up every second and fourth Tuesday by screening another documentary with a positive, informative spin on human sexuality. The series will showcase diverse experiences, orientations, and choices. Planned films cover:
+ bisexuality,
+ S&M,
+ polyamory,
+ swinging,
+ transpeople,
+ homosexuality,
+ heterosexuality,
+ the history of sex,
+ and so much more!
(You can read the full proposed film list here: Sex Positive Documentary Film List!)
We want you to come to these screenings — whether you’re
+ a free speech advocate,
+ an AIDS worker,
+ a progressive pastor,
+ a sexuality activist,
+ a radical feminist,
+ a sex worker,
+ a pornographer,
+ a student,
+ not at all studious,
+ skeptical about our politics and aims,
+ or just someone who likes talking about sex!
All are welcome. Sexy prizes will be given for regular attendance!
Please note that cameras and other recording devices are not allowed at these screenings.
This series is supported by …
CHICAGO SPONSORS:
+ Early to Bed Feminist Sex Toys
+ Women and Children First Feminist Bookstore
+ Galleria Domain Two: The Center for Expressive Roleplay
+ Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health
+ Polyamory Weekly Podcast
+ Comstock Films: Real People, Real Life, Real Sex
+ EdenFantasys SexIs Online Magazine
+ We’re seeking more Chicago sponsors — please get in touch if you’re interested!
CHICAGO PARTNERS:
+ Center on Halsted: Chicago’s LGBT Community Center
+ Sex Workers Outreach Project, Chicago Chapter
+ SexGenderBody.com
+ Creativefilth.com
FILMMAKERS AND FILM RESOURCES:
+ Picture This Productions
+ Erin Palmquist, filmmaker
+ Seventh Art Releasing
+ Sensory Image Pty, Ltd.
+ Cinema Libre Studio
+ Women Make Movies
+ Sam Feder, filmmaker
+ Beyondmedia Education
+ Regent Releasing
+ Indie Pictures
+ Marianna Beck, filmmaker
+ Comstock Films
+ Becky Goldberg, filmmaker
+ Frameline Distribution
+ Accord Alliance
SEX +++ FILM SERIES
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7PM
beginning January 27, 2009
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 South Halsted
312.413.5353
FREE
All are welcome!
Hull-House Museum is wheelchair accessible. To request accessibility accommodations, please call the museum two weeks prior to the event.
+ Join our Google Groups mailing list to receive updates!
+ Join our Facebook group, and invite all your friends!
+ Want to volunteer to help out? Join our volunteer mailing list!
For more information, contact Clarisse Thorn: clarisse dot thorn at gmail dot com.
Clarisse
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Pingback by The Sex-Positive Documentary Film List … finally here! « Clarisse Thorn: BDSM Outreach — January 15, 2009 @ 1:54 pm
If only I were in Chicago, this sounds like it would be quite enlightening. :) Ironically, a few hours ago I had just posted on the topic of positive/accurate depictions of SM in popular media. I’m not nearly as well-versed in the indie film arena though. Hmm, I wonder how many of these NetFlix carries. Not many, I’d wager.
Comment by Sammael — January 15, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
Yes! I AM in Chicago and I would love to attend this. I’m in SWOP-Chicago and I have a separate blog on Blogger, La Libertine’s Salon. I will be promoting this.
Comment by aspasialibertine — January 16, 2009 @ 1:31 am
[...] about sex-positivity and particularly the sex-positive feminist viewpoint, but for the time being, check out this ongoing event sponsored by the Jane Addams Hull House Museum in Chicago: Explore sexuality in a new way by joining us for a series of films about positive sexuality and [...]
Pingback by Sex-positive documentary film series in Chicago « The Word Warrior — February 10, 2009 @ 10:44 pm
Is there a website that we can downlaod some of these movies from?
Comment by Aallecks — February 18, 2009 @ 5:18 pm
@ Aallecks: Sorry, but I only have permission to screen these documentaries once each, and in very limited circumstances. Many of the films are in the hands of distributors who haven’t yet released them on DVD, etc. There are some that you can buy from the distributors — “Kinsey”, for instance, can be purchased from The American Experience website; “When Two Won’t Do” can likewise be purchased from Picture This Productions. There are one or two that are free to view online — for instance, “Red Without Blue”. Google can get as much information as you need for any particular film. If anyone wants to screen one of these movies but can’t find distributor information, they should feel free to email me and I’ll put them in touch with the distributor — email: clarisse dot thorn at gmail dot com.
Comment by Clarisse — February 18, 2009 @ 11:55 pm
[...] week, I attended Clarisse Thorn’s Sex+++ Film Series at Hull House in Chicago. This feature was a film on polyamory, entitled: When Two Won’t Do. The film [...]
Pingback by A Funny Thing Happened On My Way To The Polyamory Movie | The National Gadfly — March 2, 2009 @ 12:24 am
Does anybody know when this will be out on DVD?
Also, are there any projections as to attendance in Chicago compared to the size of the theater? In other words, will this be too packed to be able to see it?
Comment by Zoom — March 9, 2009 @ 8:33 pm
@ Zoom: As I said in response to Aallecks, I only have permission to screen these documentaries once each, and in very limited circumstances. I will not be releasing the series on DVD, but in some cases, you can purchase the movies from the distributors.
Attendance has been high, but we’re currently experimenting with a model by which you can reserve a seat if you RSVP. I encourage you to email me at clarisse dot thorn at gmail dot com if you’d like to join the film series mailing list. That way, you will receive each movie invitation, and for some movies you will also receive the purchasing information.
Comment by Clarisse — March 9, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
[...] week, I attended another screening at Clarisse Thorn’s Sex+++ Film Series at Jane Addams’ Hull House in Chicago. Two documentary films were featured. The first [...]
Pingback by Intimacy On Wheels And Batteries. | The National Gadfly — March 27, 2009 @ 12:44 am
[...] it kills me that I’m not there to see it, I am thrilled to announce that Sex+++ — the Chicago sex-positive documentary film series that I poured my soul into creating — will continue past the last film I chose! My partner in crime, amazing Hull-House liaison [...]
Pingback by Sex+++, Best Sex-Positive Documentary Series Ever, Will Continue! « Clarisse Thorn — November 9, 2009 @ 11:57 am