Trailer

Gay Chorus Deep South

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Sat 23 Nov 3:45 PM

The Capitol

Wheelchair

Allocated Seating

Unclassified 15+

92 Mins | USA

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If there’s one thing the angelic-voiced San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus can sell, it’s an old tune that feels as fresh as the day it was first sung when it’s barrelling through their lungs. Which is why we’re replaying Sundance New Frontier alum David Charles Rodrigues’ gorgeous documentary Gay Chorus Deep South as part of MQFF’s musically-minded program for 2024. Following the California-based gents – many of whom banded together during the HIV/AIDs crisis – as they go on tour through some of the southern states least likely to support LGBTQIA+ rights, they’re led by stalwart choir head Tim Seelig. A former Texan who felt driven out of town by his sexuality, his tender guidance of the group through rocky times in the aftermath of Trump’s 2016 election win reveals the film to be as much about the journey of personal healing as it is changing hearts and minds.

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The Capitol

113 Swanston Street Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

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Transport

Accessibility

The Capitol is located opposite Melbourne Town Hall, at 113 Swanston Street in the CBD of Melbourne, via Capitol Arcade.

You can travel to The Capitol on public transport.

Trains
The Capitol is a five-minute walk from:

Flinders Street Train Station
Melbourne Central Station

Trams
You can also access several trams including:

Routes 11, 12, 48, 109 - Stop 6: Town Hall & Collins St
Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 - Stop 11: Collins St & Swanston St

Parking
Some metered and/or timed parking spaces are located along Russell, Exhibition and surrounding streets. There are also several nearby car parks, including Federation Square car park.

Entrances

Enter The Capitol Arcade from Swanston Street or Howie Place. Halfway through the arcade there’s a lift (between the jeweller and the dry cleaner). Take the lift up to The Capitol’s Foyer level. From the Foyer, a separate lift provides access to the Theatre, Salon and Lounge levels inside The Capitol.

Parking

There are a number of accessible parking spaces located on Little Collins and surrounding streets. Parking is also available at a number of nearby car parks, including Fed Square car park, which has accessible car spaces on each level.

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible amenities are located on the Foyer level. Facilities include a baby change area.

Seating

The Capitol Theatre has eight accessible spaces, accompanied by eight companion seats. Four of these spaces are accessible from the Foyer level. The remaining four spaces are accessible from the Salon level (Level 3) via the lift. Please ask our front of house staff for directions or to accompany you to one of these spaces if assistance is required.

Hearing Loop

The Capitol is equipped with a hearing loop throughout the building. Please ask our front of house staff for assistance if required. For information regarding hearing loops, please contact MQFF directly regarding the sessions you would like to attend.