Serving queer youth, Camp fYrefly is a space where kids can be kids, free from the marginalization they experience in heteropatriarchal society. This energizing community space is the focus of Jen Markowitz’s debut documentary film “Summer Qamp,” which screened at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
Melding intimate interviews about the experiences and perspectives of some campers alongside footage of them challenging fears at camp, learning about the queer community and bantering over breakfast, Markowitz’s documentary offers a poignant glimpse into a radically transformative summer camp.
The UN Conference of the Parties can be baffling. Here are Alex Harrison’s and Ken Markowitz’s key takeaways from week 1 of COP27 in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt.
The UN Conference of the Parties can be baffling. Here are Alex Harrison's and Ken Markowitz's key takeaways from week 1 of COP27 in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt.