Reel Affirmations XTRA: Washington DC's International LGBTQ Monthly Film Series Presents 'The Heiresses'

Reel Affirmations XTRA: Washington DC's International LGBTQ Monthly Film Series screens "The Heiresses" on January 18, 2019 at 7pm. Reel Affirmations XTRA is an impressive and eclectic cinematic event that screens 12 films, one per month, over the course of 2019 with genres including comedy, drama, romance, international, and documentary, both short films and feature length. Reel Affirmations XTRA is a component of the larger annual film festival, Reel Affirmations: Washington DC's International LGBTQ Film Festival.

January's Installation is a film from Paraguay titled "The Heiresses" directed by Marcelo Martinessi. It follows the story of Chela and Chiquita who both descended from wealthy families in Asunción, Paraguay and have been together for over 30 years. But recently their financial situation has worsened and they begin selling off their inherited possessions. But when their debts lead to Chiquita being imprisoned on fraud charges, Chela is forced to face a new reality. As Chela settles into her new life, she encounters the much younger Angy...

January's installation is held at The Human Rights Campaign building at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Reel Affirmations is DC's only international LGBTQ film festival and monthly film series, brings to the national capital region themes and stories that run the rainbow gamut, providing windows of new insight to familiar topics ranging from our challenging social/political landscape to societal/personal acceptance to affairs of the heart to multicultural interest.

"We're honored by the opportunity all year round to share with the community such an array of quality films, and are very proud of the tremendous diversity they represent - from countries of origin and gender representation, to genres and subject matter," says Kimberley Bush, Director of Arts and Cultural Programs, which includes Reel Affirmations Film Festival and monthly film series. "We strive to find an extraordinary selection of gems to share with film-lovers, and the films we will screen in the coming months will enchant, transport, move and inspire all who see them."

Tickets Information General admission tickets are $12.00 and VIP tickets are $25.00. VIP tickets include cocktails, movie treats and priority seating.

Cinema And Cocktails Happy Hour: Relax and Chill at Reel Affirmations XTRA Our Monthly LGBTQ Film Series' Cocktails and Cinema Open Bar Happy Hour. What better way to unwind after a long week than to join us from 6 pm - 7 pm every month before our film screenings for a cocktail? When you purchase your ticket for any of our monthly film screenings you are invited to enjoy our Cocktails and Cinema Open Bar from 6 pm - 7 pm at HRC at 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW!

Reel Affirmations would not be possible without the generous support of AIDS Healthcare Foundation as our Platinum Level Sponsor, DC Commission on The Arts and Humanities and DC Office on Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment and Tito's Vodka.

For more information on films, filmmakers, interviews, and special events contact: Kimberley Bush, Director of Arts and Cultural Programs: Kimberley@TheDCCenter.org

ABOUT REEL AFFIRMATIONS Reel Affirmations is Washington DC's ONLY International LGBTQ Film Festival and monthly film series and proud to be a part of The DC Center Arts Program. The DC Center is Washington DC's Community Center for the LGBT Community.

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