A landmark LGBTQ+ documentary is set to welcome an unexpected new crowd this Pride season - four‑legged film fans.
Legendary Children (All of Them Queer), the Pride 50 film chronicling the history of the movement, will be screened in a special dog‑friendly performance at London’s LGBTQ+ cinema The Arzner on Saturday, 13 June. The event follows the nearby Pride Dog Show, inviting audiences to bring their pooches along for an afternoon of cinema, community and celebration.
The Bermondsey Square venue will unveil a brand‑new 4K theatrical print of the critically acclaimed film, which has already been shown in cinemas across four countries and picked up an Audience Award at the Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival in California. The documentary is also currently available to stream on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Adding to the occasion, director Rob Falconer will appear for a live Q&A alongside members of the cast, many of them pioneers in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The film features contributions from leading figures including Peter Tatchell, Dame Angela Mason, Roz Kaveney, Stuart Feather, Tom Robinson, Neil Bartlett, Sue Sanders and Rainer Schulze, offering first‑hand reflections on key moments from Pride events in London, Manchester and beyond, as well as Winter Pride in Spain.
The screening will also showcase the film’s official music video on the big screen, featuring a special guest artist and a remix by scene favourites AMYL, known for their work with venues and nights including Eagle London, Beef Mince, Brut and DILF.
The Arzner’s dog‑friendly screenings have become a popular fixture, with the cinema providing treats to ensure canine companions are as welcome as their human counterparts. For Pride weekend, organisers are encouraging attendees to embrace the spirit of the event in style - whether that means a polished look for people or a fashion‑forward moment for their pets.
Alongside dog lovers, the screening extends a playful nod to London’s queer subcultures, with all attendees - including those who identify with the city’s ‘pup’ scene - invited to take part in the celebratory atmosphere.
Bookings can be made via The Arzner Cinema website.
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