As part of celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of Barbara Hall Park, the Church-Wellesley Village BIA will host a screening of the following NFB film, followed by a Q&A with co-director and co-writer Michael Mabbott:

Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story (Michael Mabbott, Lucah Rosenberg-Lee | 2024 | 98 mins)

A star is reborn. With an outsize stage presence that eclipsed even the greatest R&B artists, trans soul singer Jackie Shane shattered barriers with raw talent, courage and an unbreakable commitment to truth. Through never-before-heard phone conversations, dazzling animation and an incredible soundtrack, the full scope of her extraordinary life and career is finally revealed in this remarkable portrait.

For more information, visit the organizer’s website here.