Zendaya needs to watch Pure (w/Natalie J. Harris) I Episode 113

 This week we welcome queer filmmaker Natalie J. Harris to discuss her short film, Pure. Pure explores coming-of-age experiences through the pressures of a debutante ball (when your crush is a woman), showcases Black joy, and reimagines liberation for marginalized communities. We discuss the creation of the film, boarding school, Black queer friends and how Black queer media representation is lacking. Shoutouts:Shana: Laverne Cox for becoming the first trans woman to have a Barbie Tribute Doll in honor of Pride Month. It’s also a tribute to her 50th Birthday this weekend! Laverne talked about how she was denied a Barbie doll growing up, so this is full circle. Follow @lavernecoxKris: Open Path Collective: Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to clients in need. Their therapists provide affordable, in-office and online psychotherapy sessions between $30 and $60. Follow on IG @openpathpsychotherapy  Natalie: Documentary called The Principles of Pleasure. They are providing comprehensive sex education that includes queer and trans people, all body types and more. Another shoutout to Ericka Hart as a person who is helping to change how we view sex education and makes it more inclusive. Watch The Principles of Pleasure on Netflix and follow Ericka Hart at @ihartericka on IG Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER AppShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.