...by any means necessary

About This Movie

...by any means necessary is a succinct yet powerful documentary short, clocking in at just six minutes. It carries a weighty atmosphere, reflecting on the urgency and complexities of LGBTQ+ rights during the era of Stonewall 25. The film draws from the thoughts of Kiki Mason, whose anonymity adds a layer of intrigue to the message being conveyed. The pacing is brisk, almost frenetic, mirroring the energy of the time it was produced. There’s a raw quality to the visuals that speaks to the grassroots nature of the movement. Practical effects aren’t really the focus here, but the emotional resonance you feel from the performance is palpable, as the film encapsulates a moment in history that still echoes today.

Short film, only 6 minutes longProduced for MIX Film FestivalBased on Kiki Mason's treatise