Film Screening: Isolation | Connection

Hosted by Georgetown's Gender+ Justice Initiative and Georgetown-Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice

Co-sponsored by Georgetown's Communication, Culture & Technology Program, Disability Cultural Center, Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Film and Media Studies Program.

Join us for a screening of Connection | Isolation, an intimate hybrid documentary directed by G. Chesler. The film presents eight portraits of trans and post-gender individuals navigating the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic—grappling with isolation, deepening their awareness of gender and identity, and confronting systemic injustices. Through personal narratives and archival footage, Connection | Isolation sheds light on the intersecting experiences of trans communities, Asian Americans facing rising racism, Black Americans resisting state violence, and disabled individuals excluded from a society that refuses basic protections.

Featuring an all trans and queer crew, the film highlights resilience, community-building, and care as acts of resistance. Following the screening, G. Chesler, along with cast members Dan Kingsley and Cole Wolf, will discuss the filmmaking process, trans and disabled storytelling, and the power of connection in times of crisis. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking conversation on identity, activism, and healing.

Event Details:

• Doors open at 5:45 PM
• 6:00 PM: Screening (82min)
• 7:20 PM: Discussion/Q&A: A conversation with director G. Chesler and cast members Dan Kinglsey and Cole Wolf

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About the speakers:

G. Chesler (they/them) directs, produces, and writes fiction and documentary films that address sexuality, the body, gender and racial justice. Their films have been exhibited at hundreds of film festivals, museums, community centers, and galleries worldwide.

Dan Kingsley (he/him) is a Ph.D. student in Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience at George Mason University in Northern Virginia. He works as an Autistic researcher, investigating the relationship between gender, sex assigned at birth, and autism.

Cole Wolf (they/them) is a writer, potter, and yoga teacher dedicated to building queer and trans community spaces that are accessible and affirming. They were born and raised in Chicago, and have called Washington, D.C. home for the past eight years. We interviewed Cole in their home in Washington, D.C.

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We recommend wearing a mask to help create a safer space for all attendees—masks will be available at the event for those who need one.

This event is wheelchair accessible. Please contact [email protected] for accessibility requests.

Free and open to all.

Host or Publisher Gender+ Justice Initiative