Hull Independent Cinema presents
Shinjuku Boys (18)
- Part of Queer, an LGBTQ plus film season
In this award-winning 1995 documentary, Shinjuku Boys explores the lives of three transgender men who work at the New Marilyn Club in Tokyo, Japan.
Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.15 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid ticket for any of the Queer season films, just turn up. Limited complimentary drinks available.
In this award-winning 1995 documentary, Shinjuku Boys explores the lives of three transgender men who work at the New Marilyn Club in Tokyo, Japan.
Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.15 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid ticket for any of the Queer season films, just turn up. Limited complimentary drinks available.
Event Details
Running Time: 53 mins
Age Rating: 18
Language: English, Japanese
Content Warning: Outdated transphobic language, some discussions of gender dysmorphia, toxic client/ worker relationships, mention of suicidal thoughts
Content Highlights: Empathy and affection towards trans men, positive depictions of gender nonconfirming relationships, familial support
Find more films in Queer: An LGBTQ+ Film Season here.
5+ Film Multi-Buy Offer - Book five or more films, in a single transaction, and save £1 per ticket - effectively getting a film screening for free!
Saturday Saver - Book both films on Sat 10 May (All About My Mother + Tangerine) or both films on Sat 17 May (Romy & Michelle + I Saw the TV Glow), in a single transaction, and get both films for £8 (Standard) or £6 (HIC Members).
Find more films in Queer: An LGBTQ+ Film Season here.
"Shinjuku Boys provides illuminating insights into the lives of its subjects." Andrew Matzner, Transgender Tapestry
"...honesty and openness that makes Shinjuku Boys such an enthralling and revealing work." Slarek, Cine Outsider
"...about attempting to erase the feminine in order to escape societal constraints." kgeorge, Cagey Films