The Road to Sydney, w/ After What Happened At the Library
The Road To Sydney
Director: Benito Bautista | Runtime: 99 minutes
Sydney Loyola, a Philippine dance master and choreographer, grew up in Palawan, Philippines, where she found comfort in dance while facing bullying as a child. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, she navigates the challenges of job loss and potential eviction after her gender affirmation. As she steps into her life as a woman, Sydney begins a personal journey of healing—reconnecting with her roots, reclaiming her art, and seeking to rebuild her relationship with her estranged father.
After What Happened at the Library
Director: Syra McCarthy | Runtime: 15 minutes
A viral hate crime rockets a local drag queen into global notoriety, and now everybody wants a piece of her. Reality bends under the weight of public attention as she struggles to reclaim her identity.
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Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
Sat, May 30 · 1:25 PM – 3:25 PM
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June 1–7, 2026