Godspeed--the FILM benefit party #1

Wed, May 17
8:00pm-12:00am
$7-50 sliding scale

Announcing an all out major benefit party to kick-off the fundraising
strategy for filming of GODSPEED, the movie, based upon the award-
winning book of the same name by dynamo Lynn Breedlove, this summer.
Hot off the heels of financial support from San Francisco darlings,
The Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence, Godspeed has amassed major
players from San Francisco's performance communities to raise funds:

Be dazzled by special appearances from JAY WALKER, star of the
documentary "Jaywalking", Mr. Trannyshack 2004, Winner of the San
Francisco Drag King Contest, 2005; drag king troupes THE COCKIVORES
(brilliant gender-benders, stole the show at the Erotic Exotic Ball,
2005) and CITIZEN KINGS (runner up for Best Drag King Troupe for SFDK
2005, political virtuosos); members of the DIAMOND DAGGERS,
performing their hot, show-stopping feminine burlesque (these ladies
sometimes dance with water!!); DAMEGOODZ featuring the stellar Skye
Patrick; SISTAS IN THE PIT, giving us music we can dance to;
politicizing while philosophizing their dance moves are BURLESQUE
ESQUE who are returning to the stage for this important benefit after
what feels like a really long break...MC'ing the night's show with
adorable high-energy are the RADICAL CHEERLEADERS and the OAKLAND
FEJACKS; and rounding out the night with all their sexiness are
amazing songsters STORM FLOREZ and SHAWNA VIRAGO performing solo!!!

GODSPEED is a beautiful narrative set against the backdrop of San
Francisco. Based on the award winning novel by punk rock star, Lynn
Breedlove, this project features a transgender punk-rocker's story on
the big screen for the first time. Jim is addicted to speed both
metaphorically and physically; he just can't bike fast enough to
deliver his package or get to his stripper girl's house. "This ain't
no L-Word," states co-director Shani Heckman. "Jim won't be wearing
any Prada or renting a fabulous condo, instead, much like his
predecessors, she's focused only on survival in the big city and
finding true love."

The Godspeed Film Project is a fiscally sponsored project of
Intersection for the Arts,www.intersectionarts.org, San Francisco's
oldest alternative arts space, presenting ground-breaking work in the
literary, performing, visual and Interdisciplinary arts. Donations
made directly to Intersection for the Arts on our behalf, are fully
tax-deductible. Please write GODSPEED in the subject line of your
check to ensure appropriate deposit.

Visit www.godspeedfilm.com for more info and a look at our
production stills. High Res photos are available, please ask!!

Venue:

El Rio
3158 Mission Street
San Francisco
415-282-3325
http://www.elriosf.com

Additional Info:

415-216-6147
http://www.godspeedfilm.com