Lehigh Valley LGBTQ+ Film Series – Tangerine

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tangerine (2015), the groundbreaking indie film by Sean Baker, famous for being shot entirely on iPhones. This special screening is part of ArtsQuest’s cinema programming.

About the Film

• Director: Sean Baker
• Starring: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O’Hagan
• Runtime: 1 hr 28 mins | Rated R
• Synopsis:
  It’s Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, and Sin-Dee, a transgender sex worker, discovers her pimp boyfriend has been unfaithful during her 28-day stint in jail. With her best friend Alexandra, she embarks on a wild odyssey through Tinseltown’s vibrant subcultures to uncover the truth.

Why It Matters

Tangerine is celebrated for its raw authenticity, humor, and groundbreaking representation of trans women of color. It’s a cult favorite that redefined indie filmmaking and LGBTQ+ storytelling.