Nelly Queen Event presented by O.C. Imperial Court Reign 42 | Sat. 9.19.15 | The Frat House | Garden Grove, CA

Orange County Imperial Court Reign 42

The Court of Service, Love, Unity & Devotion

Empress 42 Monet Clements and ICPR 37 GoGo Rodriguez presents:

Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Saturday, September 19, 2015

The Frat House

8112 Garden Grove Blvd 

Garden Grove, CA 92844 

714-373-FRAT (3728)

Door 4:30 pm

Food 5:00 pm 

                                         Show 6:00 pm                                         

Proceeds to benefit the feature documentary film

Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of Jose Sarria

Door Donation: $10.00 

Performers by Invitation only 

For more info, contact:

Emperor 42 Logan Levi (714) 791-9645

Empress 42 Monet Clements (714) 206-8800

ICPR 37 GoGo Rodriguez (714) 310-4467

For more info or to donate to Jose’s documentary,

go to www.Nellyqueenfilm.com

OCIC is a volunteer Non-Profit 501©(3) Organization

www.orangecountyimperialcourt.org

Production Commences on Nelly Queen Documentary

Production Commences on Nelly Queen Documentary 

by Mario J. Novoa
July 6, 2015

"Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of Jose Sarria", (right to left) Bob Dockendorf and Director Dante Alencastre. 

Last week filmmakers Dante Alencastre and Mario J. Novoa headed to San Francisco to shoot a series of interviews for the upcoming documentary feature, "Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of Jose Sarria". At times emotional, memories of Jose Sarria seemed to unfold with every interview as told by the people that knew Jose personally and professionally. Every person interviewed gave us a glimpse into the past and shared insight into the man that spun the San Francisco LGBT community on its head through the 1950s and 60s. The team of filmmakers will be weaving these first account interviews into the film as they work through the editing process in post-production. More photos will be posted up of the various interviews as we update our followers on the filmmaking process of "Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of Jose Sarria".

Friday May 22, 7:30 PM | Free Film Screening: “Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of José Julio Sarria”,

Friday May 22, 2015, 7:30 PM

Free Film Screening: “Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of José Julio Sarria”, Documentary Short.
Co-Produced and Edited by Mario J. Novoa
Directed by Dante Alencastre 
Executive Produced by Joe Castel
Free validated parking will be provided for the 5-story Public/Park Parking Structure on El Tovar Pl.

On Harvey Milk Day, One City One Pride screens a work-in-progress assembly of a documentary that celebrates the legacy of José Julio Sarria ( Nelly Queen:The Life and Times of Jose Sarria ), the first openly gay person to run for US public office, who many credit with helping pave the way for his friend Harvey Milk’s successful election several years later. This Latino pioneer who also founded the Imperial Court System has long been overlooked as a cornerstone of the LGBTQ rights movement.

The City of West Hollywood became the first city in the US to officially recognize Harvey Milk Day as a holiday this year. A reception will take place at this event with refreshments being served. Followed by a Q & A with the filmmakers and guests. Free admission, donations welcomed. Join the facebook invite at http://bit.ly/wehopride2015.

West Hollywood City Council Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069