The 6 Queer Short Films at Sundance 2026
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
Playing Around (1930)
New York girl has a dull boyfriend and seems destined for a dull marriage when she meets a rich playboy who has money to burn and places to go.
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New York girl has a dull boyfriend and seems destined for a dull marriage when she meets a rich playboy who has money to burn and places to go.
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Written By:Harvey F. Thew, Adele Comandini, Viña Delmar, Adele Comandini
In Theaters:1/19/1930
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Runtime:66 minutes
Studio:First National Pictures
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