THE PANZI INVASION
Runtime: 60 minutes
The Invasion of the Pines is one of the oldest LGBTQ+ annual events, with over forty years of fabulous drag queens, killer costumes and gender bending beauties.
The political roots of the event may not be so obvious to those attending this annual July 4th celebration, but the message of equality and freedom are still as relevant today as when Panzi and a crew of protesters staged the original Invasion in 1976.
As gay rights have progressed, the Invasion has been used to take a satirical look at the world around us. Long before Congress was hashing out marriage equality, invaders were challenging the mainstream ideals and demanding change by fighting against bias, AIDS, sexism, bigotry and traditional gender roles.
It's so much more than a day of drinking and drag. It is a tradition that honors those that came before us and it's a glimpse into what the world would be like if we had true openness and independence.
Using both current and archival footage, we are guided through forty years of gaiety with local celebrities Panzi, Bianca Del Rio and Hedda Lettuce; as well as Grove residents and Invaders from around the world telling their personal stories.
Join us as we take a look at how the event has grown and changed over the years.
Starring: Thom "Panzi" Hansen, Bianca Del Rio, Lyn Hutton, Hedda Lettuce and Bob "Rose" Levine
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CGAC FILM PRODUCTIONS
The Cherry Grove Archives Collection is proud of our documentary shorts and feature films that we have produced to preserve and showcase the Grove's history, combining interviews and archival photos/footage to bring these stories to life.
CGAC Productions has been capturing Cherry Grove history in a series of short documentaries, full length feature films, a scripted dramatic short and restored vintage celluloid treasures. Though we have covered many facets of Grove life in the last century, we continue to create films that educate and entertain.
All CGAC productions are created with a budget under $100, as to preserve our resources for operating costs and digitization.
Special thanks to our volunteer Parker Sargent who has worked to document and direct these incredible stories.
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