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Directed by Emmy-winner Yasmin Elayat and penned by Agnes Borinsky, When Brooklyn Was Queer is based on Hugh Ryan’s acclaimed book. Additionally, Academy Award®-nominated Elliot Page, a trailblazer in both the entertainment industry and LGBTQ+ advocacy and author Ryan have also both boarded the virtual reality series adaptation as executive producers. Matt Jordan Smith and Tuck Dowrey of PAGEBOY Productions and Emmy Award®-nominated Maor Azran and Dan Adler of MA Productions join New Canvas as executive producers. Aimed at delivering a unique immersive experience, the series celebrates identity, resilience and triumph against adversity.

When Brooklyn Was Queer was hailed a “boisterous, motley new history” and “an entertaining and insightful chronicle” by the New York Times, who made it an Editor’s Pick in 2019. The book dives into Brooklyn’s rich, yet underappreciated LGBTQIA+ history, spanning from the 1850s to the eve of Stonewall. Ryan’s thorough exploration of this vibrant community, its evolution and challenges, not only sheds light on Brooklyn’s queer legacy but also highlights stories of identity and victory.

“Elliot Page Boards New Canvas VR Adaptation of Hugh Ryan’s ‘When Brooklyn Was Queer’” ~ Naman Ramachandran Variety.com

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