Join us for a screening of "Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of Jose Sarria," a documentary highlighting Jose Sarria’s journey and featuring photographs from his military service. The film has received awards, including Best Feature Documentary, at two LGBTQ film festivals. A discussion with director Joseph Castel follows the screening. 

Attendance is limited to 75 attendees. For more information, please contact lgbtqiaadvisory@oakton.edu. 

Generous donations and support from the Diversity Council, Student Life and Campus Inclusion, Student Success, Jewish Studies and EGHPS sponsor this event.

About Jose Sarria

Jose Sarria, a Second World War veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, marched into Berlin, and participated in the liberation of Hadamar, became a prominent figure in San Francisco’s LGBTQ community after the war. He performed drag opera parodies at the Black Cat Café, inspiring his audience to challenge unjust laws against their civil rights. Notably, Sarria was the first openly gay man to run for public office in the United States.