Queer Voices NYC Film Festival and the American LGBTQ+ Museum Present: A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde

Join us for the Opening Night of the 2026 Queer Voices NYC Film Festival with a special presentation of A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde, directed by Ada Gay Griffin and Michelle Parkerson. Newly restored by Third World Newsreel, this landmark documentary celebrates the extraordinary life, work, and enduring legacy of visionary Black lesbian poet, writer and activist Audre Lorde. Through rare archival footage and intimate reflections from those closest to her, the film offers a powerful portrait of one of the most influential voices in literature, culture, and the fight for social justice.

Following the screening, stay for a special post-film conversation offering audiences a deeper look at the film’s creation and recent restoration, Audre Lorde’s enduring cultural impact, and the continued relevance of her work today, followed by an opportunity for audience questions.

About the American LGBTQ+ Museum
The American LGBTQ+ Museum (ALM) preserves, investigates, and celebrates the dynamic histories and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, as well as those of the emergent and adjacent identities among our communities. Using exhibitions and programs, we seek to advance LGBTQ+ equality through the lens of social justice movements, including, but not limited to, race, gender, class, immigration, and disability. Follow us and learn more at americanlgbtqmuseum.org.

Queer Voices NYC is an international film festival centering and celebrating LGBTQIA+ filmmakers of color from New York City and around the world. QVNYC creates space for emerging and established voices to connect with industry opportunities.

The annual festival takes place September 10–13, featuring 60+ films, industry panels, special screenings, and community events celebrating the breadth of Queer-BIPOC storytelling. QueerVoicesNYC.com