Queer Media Club: AIDS Narratives in Popular Culture – Virtual
The Huron County Library is pleased to welcome local author Curtis Campbell to host our new virtual Queer Media Club! All are welcome to join us each month for virtual meet-ups to discuss queer representation in media based on a number of topics.
Each month will feature a list of recommended books, movies and plays based on the topic, but are not required for participation.
In the Dec. 17 session, we will be discussing “AIDS Narratives in Popular Culture”. Participants are not expected to watch/read everything (or anything!) on the list, but some media that may inform the conversation include:
- Angels In America by Tony Kushner
Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes Ebook by Tony Kushner | hoopla - 120 BPM
120 battements par minute (120 BPM) | Films | CBC Gem - BPM (Beats per minute) | Huron County Library | BiblioCommons
- How To Survive A Plague (2012, David France)
Discussion about the film here: How to Survive a Plague - Philadelphia (1993) DVD
Philadelphia | Huron County Library | BiblioCommons
Ages: This program is for ages 16+. Some of the media discussed is intended for adults.
Registration is required to receive link to join online meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mrk4_MBdRKis76Pc3R7L5g
Other sessions in the series include:
- Oct. 15: The Queer Coming of Age Story
- Nov. 19: Drag and Ballroom
