The Road to Sydney (Preceded by Sheesh: A Taylor Love Story)
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The Road to Sydney
Directed by Benito Bautista
Documentary | 100 Minutes | English and Tagalog | East Coast Premiere
Saturday, Oct. 17, 12:00PM EST
Emerson Paramount Center
Followed by Q&A with Director
The Road to Sydney follows Philippine dance master and choreographer Sydney Loyola, who found refuge in dance after a childhood of bullying in Palawan. Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sydney faces the painful realities of job loss and eviction following her gender transition and affirmation. Through courage and artistry, she embarks on a journey of healing, identity, and reconciliation with her estranged father.
Sheesh: A Taylor Love Story
PRECEDES THE ROAD TO SYDNEY
Directed by Ramona S. Diaz
Documentary | 16 Minutes | English and Tagalog | Boston Premiere
In a country where drag is both art and survival, a Filipino impersonator named Taylor Sheesh turns Taylor Swift fandom into a movement of joy, belonging, self-expression, and empowerment — revealing the power of queer performance to make people feel seen, beautiful, and free in a region still fighting for equality.
Directed by Benito Bautista
Documentary | 100 Minutes | English and Tagalog | East Coast Premiere
Saturday, Oct. 17, 12:00PM EST
Emerson Paramount Center
Followed by Q&A with Director
The Road to Sydney follows Philippine dance master and choreographer Sydney Loyola, who found refuge in dance after a childhood of bullying in Palawan. Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sydney faces the painful realities of job loss and eviction following her gender transition and affirmation. Through courage and artistry, she embarks on a journey of healing, identity, and reconciliation with her estranged father.
Sheesh: A Taylor Love Story
PRECEDES THE ROAD TO SYDNEY
Directed by Ramona S. Diaz
Documentary | 16 Minutes | English and Tagalog | Boston Premiere
In a country where drag is both art and survival, a Filipino impersonator named Taylor Sheesh turns Taylor Swift fandom into a movement of joy, belonging, self-expression, and empowerment — revealing the power of queer performance to make people feel seen, beautiful, and free in a region still fighting for equality.
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Where is it happening?
Paramount Center, Avery Provision, 571 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111-1718, United States
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Host or PublisherBoston Asian American Film Festival
