A Queer Review of the Austin Film Festival (2023)
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.

The story of three disobedient siblings obsessed with seeking forgiveness from their mother who has passed away. Usop, who once sinned, now tries to become a better person but is tested by discord as his family commits sins similar to his past. This heavy trial nearly breaks Usop, causing him to rage and burn the shabby hut where he prays out of anger at God. This incident almost costs the life of his wife, Som, and makes Usop realize that he must continue to strive to reunite his family and help his children return to the right path.
Highlighting the many ways in which AFF 2023 illustrated that the queer experience is not a monolithic one.
The external threat invaded the domestic environment at the most valuable moment: grieving.
One Night in Miami... did not frame the racism and bigotry as something that could be solved by quality time spent between individuals. Instead, it featured four different legends of Black History together in one room disagreeing for about 2/3 of the film.
Despite its aggressiveness, the Beef anthology series is about romantic love in all its forms. The final scene of the first season led us to believe that, despite the conflict, drama, and toxic traits, the main characters would end up together and, most likely, live happily ever after. The whole “beef” plot was the prelude to their love story.
Based on a true story, this sports movie is centered around a college football player.
'A Wrinkle In Time' combines fantasy and science fiction to bring the classic story to life.