Still recovering from the death of his mother, seventeen-year-old Rodney dreams of escaping his small Southern hometown in pursuit of following in his mother’s footsteps as an award-winning pageant queen. Despite an onslaught of bullying and abuse from his stepfather, stepbrothers, and classmates, Rodney calls upon his best friend Monique and a unique cast of Southern characters to help him take the crown in an upcoming teen drag pageant in Atlanta. Pageant Material is a heartwarming reinterpretation of the Cinderella story, celebrating LGBTQ persons and challenging stereotypes of Southern intolerance. Winner of Best LGBTQ Film at the Macon Film Festival.

In the opening short film “Whistle Down Wind,” two young women struggle to maintain a secret relationship while exploring their sexual identities in a small Appalachian town.

A filmmaker Q&A will follow the screening, moderated by Carrboro alderman Damon Seils.

Some of the content might not be appropriate for children.

Tickets available here.