Celestial Queer: The Life, Work and Wonder of James MacSwain (2023)
A fittingly eclectic and colourful ode to Halifax treasure, multi-media artist James MacSwain, Celestial Queer documents MacSwain’s journey growing up gay in the ‘50s and ‘60s in small-town Nova Scotia and finding his community and artistic practice. Co-directors and long-time-Jim-disciples Eryn Foster and Sue Johnson compiled footage for this epic documentary for close to a decade to tell the story of this quietly outspoken feminist, naturalist and gay-rights activist.
Directors: Eryn Foster, Sue Johnson.
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James MacSwain as |
| Editing | Kaija Siirala | Editor |
| Directing | Eryn Foster | Director |
| Directing | Sue Johnson | Director |