Every once in a while, MIX comes across a film that, although not "experimental" in process and format, brings to light a subject - or in this case a biography - that in itself qualifies as "experimental." Passionate Politics: The Life and Work of Charlotte Bunch shares with all of us an extraordinary life lived so far. In many ways, Charlotte Bunch lived a social experiment to lead in the fight to create an America that accepts all as equal, devoid of racial, gender or sexuality-based violence and disparity. We, as part of the larger LGBTQ community, have been the benefactors of her courage, her spirit and her determination to reject the status quo of her generation. Her fight continues on a global level, and here at home, all the more necessary as GOP/Tea Party leaders and their female representatives work ardently and tirelessly to erode women's rights to abortion, access to sex education, condoms and the pill, not to mention the continued redefining of queerness as a chosen lifestyle deserving of discrimination.

This documentary is a profile of a truly inspirational woman, but it also serves to define a movement and a struggle that is still relevant.

Passionate Politics brings Charlotte's story to life, from her beginnings as an idealistic young civil rights organizer to lesbian separatist/activist, to internationally-recognized leader of a campaign to put women's rights, front and center, on the global human rights agenda. Charlotte has been both a product and creator of her times: every chapter in her life is a chapter in the story of modern feminist activism, from its roots in the 1960s struggles for social justice to international campaigns against global gender-based violence today.

Following the screening, MIX is proud to welcome Charlotte Bunch, along with director & producer Tami Gold, and co-producer David Pavlosky for a discussion of the film.