For more than a decade, Gateway Film Foundation has proudly presented Pride Month as one of our signature annual programs, celebrating the artistry, history, and ongoing evolution of queer cinema. Each year, audiences gather for a thoughtfully curated series that reflects the richness, complexity, and cultural impact of LGBTQ+ storytelling across generations.

About the film:
Country: United States
Language: English

A documentary on drag queens, kings, & transgender performers in Columbus, OH who tackle the complexities of gender expression, identity, sexuality, discrimination, family, & politics–all with humor, pathos, & duct tape.

About the filmmaker:
Gabrielle Burton was an American filmmaker, writer, and educator whose work centered on women’s voices, social justice, and the power of storytelling. She is best known as the director of Kings, Queens, & In-Betweens (2017), a vibrant documentary exploring drag culture across the American South. Burton also wrote several novels and memoirs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Searching for Tamsen Donner, and taught creative writing at institutions such as the University of North Carolina. Across film and literature, her work is marked by a deep commitment to amplifying underrepresented perspectives and celebrating resilience, identity, and community.

MAJOR SUPPORT
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media