When Brooklyn Was Queer

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About

We're adapting the amazingly, groundbreaking book from Hugh Ryan, 'When Brooklyn Was Queer,' into an immersive, narrative, XR experience. (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/20/books/review/hugh-ryan-when-brooklyn-was-queer.html )

Impact

We're on a mission to rock the world! 🌟 Our project is here to shout it from the rooftops: 'We've always been here!' 🏳️‍🌈 and elevates the voices and experiences of queer communities, while inspiring the next gen of LGBTQ activists & allies 🌈🌍💖

Progress

We've assembled an impressive team across New Canvas, MA Productions and (Elliot Page’s) Page Boy Productions who will bring this story to life creatively and authentically & have added an incredibly savvy, award-winning, female, XR director.

Team

Meet me! – A Black, award-winning, LGBTQ+ dynamo with 20+ yrs of media magic under my belt who is DEEPLY connected to the heartbeat of our subject matter! 🏆🌈 I live for creating entertaining content that educates, inspires & makes us feel something

Funding

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