The Newark Public Library LGBTQ+ Resource Center presents Queer Lives on Film, a monthly program celebrating LGBTQ+ stories, voices, and perspectives through cinema. Each month, we'll spotlight a thought-provoking and inspiring film available on Kanopy, the library's free on-demand streaming platform.

Discover groundbreaking films, compelling documentaries, and hidden gems that explore the rich diversity and history of queer lives and experiences. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or connect with a larger community, this series offers an opportunity to engage with important stories that matter.

No registration is required. Bring your curiosity and your library card to start streaming for free on demand from any device!

1) Go to www.kanopy.com/en/npl OR click on the Kanopy Logo on npl.org

2) Enter your library card number and PIN (last 4 digits of library card number)

3) Search "Disobedience" 

Disobedience

2017

Runtime: 1hr 54min

R
 

Ronit (Rachel Weisz) returns to the Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend Esti (Rachel McAdams). Once reunited, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

Winner of Best Supporting Actor (Alessandro Nivola) and nominated for Best British Independent Film at the British Independent Film Awards. Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival.

"A beautifully crafted tale that will make your heart ache, thanks to two standout leading performances and a great supporting one." - Bruce DeMara, The Toronto Star