Nashville Film Festival 55th Festival

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The Nashville Film Festival is back, and it’s bringing a wave of inspiring, thought-provoking films to celebrate diversity, authenticity, and the power of storytelling. As a member of the TN Pride Chamber, you’ll have exclusive access to a special discount code to experience some of the most captivating films at this year’s festival!

✨ Special Highlight: SABBATH QUEEN

Synopsis: Filmed over 21 years, SABBATH QUEEN traces the extraordinary journey of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a descendant of 38 generations of rabbis, as he transforms from drag-queen rebel to rabbi. This deeply moving film captures his redefinition of faith and his fight for peace. Directed by the talented Sandi DuBowski, this film will leave you contemplating the intersections of identity, tradition, and rebellion.

📅 Screening Date: TBA  

🎟️ Use code TNPRIDECHAMBER20 for your exclusive discount!

Here are more must-see films for TN Pride Chamber members:

🌟REBEL COUNTRY

Get ready for a deep dive into the evolving world of country music. Rebel Country highlights the genre’s storied past and its inclusive future, featuring performances by groundbreaking artists like Blanco Brown, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and BRELAND.

📅 Thursday, September 19th

🕕 6:15–8:15pm  

📍 Belcourt Theatre

🌟 Linda Perry: Let It Die Here

This intimate documentary gives an unflinching look at Grammy®-nominated artist Linda Perry as she confronts personal and professional crossroads. Don’t miss a Q&A with Linda Perry herself and director Don Hardy!

📅 Friday, September 20th  

🕕 6:00–8:00pm  

📍 Regal Green Hills Theater 3

🌟 Will & Harper 

When Will Ferrell’s close friend Harper Steele comes out as a trans woman, they embark on an emotional road trip to rediscover friendship and self-acceptance.

📅 Friday, September 20th

🕕 7:00–9:00pm  

📍 Regal Green Hills Theater 2

🌟 HELEN AND THE BEAR 

Explore the complexities of love, aging, and identity in this heartfelt tale of Helen and her 96-year-old husband, Pete, a former Republican politician now reliant on her care.

📅 Saturday, September 21st

🕦 11:30am–1:30pm  

📍 Regal Green Hills Theater 15

🌟 WE CAN BE HEROES 

At this live action role-playing (LARP) camp in upstate New York, neurodivergent and queer teens find community and self-expression like never before. Co-Director Alex Simmons will be in attendance for a Q&A!

📅 Saturday, September 21st 

🕜 1:30–3:30pm  

📍 Regal Green Hills Theater 3

🌟 Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story

Discover the incredible life of Black trans soul singer Jackie Shane in this groundbreaking documentary. Stick around for a Q&A with Co-Directors Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee!

📅 Sunday, September 22nd

🕐 1:00–3:00pm  

📍 Regal Green Hills Theater 2

✨ Exclusive Discount for TN Pride Chamber Members! 

Use code TNPRIDECHAMBER20 at checkout to save on tickets. Celebrate diversity in film and support these bold, boundary-pushing stories! Don’t miss your chance to be part of Nashville’s premier film event.

📅 Festival Dates: September 19th–25th

📍 Various locations in Nashville

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