Divine Dissidence: A Sistory of the Sisters

A bold, joyful celebration of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and their fearless fusion of activism, art and radical compassion.

Screening dates and booking

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Photograph: Sister Roma

Credits

  • 75min

Introduction

Join us for a conversation with Sister Roma, the iconic and long-serving member of the San Francisco chapter of the Sisters, alongside members from the Boston, Manchester and London chapters. Together, they will explore the Sisters’ rich history, their mission of activism and advocacy, and the enduring impact of their work on LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide.

Panellists

  • Sister Roma
  • Sister Lida Christ
  • Sister BangBang
  • Mother Mandragora, Salacious in Purple

Hosted by Jaye Hudson, a film programmer and historian specialising in transfemininity in the archive. She runs the project “TGirlsonFilm” and serves on the selection committee for BFI Flare.

How to book

BFI Flare tickets start from £10, with concessions available for many screenings and discounts for BFI Members. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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