Riis: The People's Beach (2025)
A hopeless romantic and their friends contrive a meet-cute at NYC’s queer beach, but chaos, dysphoria, and unexpected connections reshape their quest for love. Intercut with footage of the real community of beach-goers at Riis, the film is a love letter to “The People’s Beach.”
Director: Kendall Alex Payne
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Claire McClain as |
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Jess Henderson as |
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Molly Kearney as |
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Marissa Marlowe as |
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Sagan Chen as |
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Sibel Damar as |
| Directing | Kendall Alex Payne | Director |
| Writing | Claire McClain | Writer |
| Production | Claire McClain | Producer |