Film Details
Runtime: 90 minutes
Language: In English
Director: Kathryn L. Beranich
Country: USA, 2024
Genre: Documentary, Lesbian, Queer
An Unexpected Community is a poignant documentary set during the early days of COVID, exploring the power of connection and belonging within the LGBTQ+ community. The film follows the lives of individuals who, through shared experiences of struggle, joy, and resilience, come together via zoom, to form an unlikely but supportive network. As they navigate their personal journeys, they find strength in one another, creating a space where they can authentically express themselves. With intimate interviews and a heartfelt narrative, An Unexpected Community highlights the transformative impact of community, love, and acceptance, offering a hopeful message about the bonds that unite us in times of need. Directed by Kathryn L. Beranich, produced by Andrea Meyerson and starring an all star cast including: Lily Tomlin, Kate Clinton, Meredith Baxter, Karine Jean-Pierre, Karen Williams, Vickie Shaw, and Mimi Gonzalez.