Outliers and Outlaws
Canadian premiere of Outliers and Outlaws, a documentary that tells the story of lesbian elders who, as young people, migrated to the small city of Eugene, Oregon, USA and built an extraordinary and resilient community.
Join us for this joint screening of two documentaries: Outliers and Outlaws and Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo.
With the dream of escaping to an idyllic lesbian community, hundreds of women and lesbian couples descended upon the small town of Eugene, Oregon in droves in the 1960s to 1990s in search of a life and community free from the constraints of patriarchy, misogyny, and homophobia. Through intimate archival footage and endearing interviews with the now-elders that lived this history, Outliers and Outlaws reveals the untold story of this large, vibrant lesbian community.
Part of the Eugene Lesbian History Project, this film not only documents a unique local history, but also affirms the profound liberatory possibilities of daring to imagine–and to try to build–a world that uplifts love between and among women. Directed by veteran documentarian Courtney Hermann and featuring music by Dolly Parton.
This 65-minute documentary features candid, affirming portraits of elders aging with agency and joy—narratives that are rarely centered in public life. The film has screened at senior centers and eldercare facilities with overwhelmingly positive feedback and sparked meaningful inter-generational connection.
When: 12:30 pm, Sunday Sept 21, 2025
Where: Cineplex Odeon International Village | 3rd floor, 88 West Pender St., Vancouver | map
Tickets: here
Who: Out on Screen: Vancouver Queer Film Festival
