A Few Good Dykes |
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Sunday, October 17, 9:30pm Have you ever gone crazy for a sharp-dressed dyke? Filmmaker Mocha Jean Herrup has, specifically dykes in uniform: those that make up the Dyke Uniform Corps (DUC). If the threads of power meet in the military uniform, then the DUC is a force not to be taken lightly. An elite association for dykes who don military uniforms in the context of fantasy and S/M play, the DUC’s rigorous membership process includes training and boot camp before recruits can wear (let alone use) a pair of military-issue shiny black boots. This military lifestyle introduces a host of complex issues about gender, sexuality, and body image – specifically, the constraints of a female body fitting into a man’s uniform (there are no skirts or women’s uniforms for this Corps). Herrup has created a sexy, intelligent, and intriguing documentary about the daring intersection of fantasy, power, and military culture. Screening with BUTCH MYSTIQUE:African-American butches discuss the complexity of gender identity and how it plays out in their daily lives.
Harvard Exit Theatre |
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