The Gloria! Project

This concise documentary examines the life and legacy of Gloria Casarez, a pioneering queer Latinx civil rights leader. Produced over the course of a decade, the film traces Gloria’s journey from her youth in Philadelphia's "the Badlands" to her work as a grassroots organizer in anti-poverty and HIV/AIDS advocacy, culminating in her historic appointment as the city’s first Director of LGBT Affairs. Told through a rich blend of personal archives and voices from her community, the film captures how Gloria’s "boots on the ground" approach broke down barriers and ensured everyone had a seat at the table, and how her enduring legacy offers a blueprint for continuing the fight against the erasure of marginalized communities.