VIFF presents Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story

VIFF Centre - Lochmaddy Studio Theatre

Vancouver

April 15, 2025

4:15 PM

$14.00

English

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Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story

Directors Michael Mabbott, Lucah Rosenberg-Lee

Run Time 98min

Genre Documentary

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Summary

Jackie Shane, a jazz singer who rose to prominence in the 1960s as a Black transgender musician, had disappeared almost entirely from the public eye. Decades later, her work gets rediscovered and reassessed, giving her one last chance to be appreciated properly.

A moving portrait that shines a light on the career of a trailblazer who was ahead of her time, this incredible story won the Special Jury Prize for Best Canadian Feature at Hot Docs 2024.

“A compelling investigation of an elusive life, as well as a talent so striking you’ll be amazed it remained forgotten for so long.” – Dennis Harvey, Variety

Cast Rob Bowman, James Baley, Bobby Dean Blackburn

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Event Primary Language

English

Event Details

Vancouver International Film Festival will be hosting a Canadian Film WEEK! The following films are being screened at various times between April 11-April 17:

Sweet Summer Pow Wow: April 11, April 12, April 13, April 15 and April 17
Le déclin de l'empire américain (The Decline of the American Empire): April 11, April 12 and April 15
Village Keeper: April 11, April 14 and April 17
Les invasions barbares (The Barbarian Invasions): April 11, April 12 and April 17
Incandescence: April 11, April 12, April 14 and April 17
Crocodile Eyes: April 11, April 13 and April 17
Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون): April 11 and April 13
The Players: April 11, April 14 and April 17
Field Sketches: April 12 and April 14
Young Werther: April 12 and April 13
Are We Done Now?: April 12 and April 13
Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story: April 12 and April 15
Seven Veils: April 13 and April 15
Matt and Mara: April 13 and April 14
Who By Fire: April 14 and April 17
Tea Creek: April 15
ScaredSacred: April 16
My American Cousin: April 16

These are ticketed screenings and screenings outside of April 16 are paid. To book tickets or for more information on times and screening locations, please visit VIFF.org

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Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Fully accessible wheelchair seating and washrooms. For more information please visit: https://viff.org/accessibility/#venue-info

Address

VIFF Centre - Lochmaddy Studio Theatre, 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7
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