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NewFest’s 2024 Slate Includes ‘A Nice Indian Boy,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ and a John Waters Threesome (EXCLUSIVE)


NewFest has announced the full lineup for the 36th edition of the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, including "A Nice Indian Boy" and "Emilia Pérez."

OPENING NIGHT FILM & PARTYA NICE INDIAN BOY, directed by Roshan Sethi (USA, Canada).Karan Soni (ABBOTT ELEMENTARY) and Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff star in this jubilant rom-com about facing cultural differences and joyful family reconciliations. NEW YORK CENTERPIECE SCREENINGLIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC, ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY, directed by Bruce David Klein (USA).This dazzling documentary dives into the ups and downs of Liza Minnelli’s life and career, exploring how she became one of the greatest cultural icons in the worlds of film, theater, music and fashion. DALTON’S DREAM, directed by Kim Longinotto, Franky Murray Brown (United Kingdom).After winning one of the world’s top singing competitions, a young musician from rural Jamaica struggles for stardom while simultaneously battling publicized allegations about his sexuality in this powerful documentary.

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