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Queer Coyote's Coming-Out Story Captivates Audiences in New York
7 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Animated film "So Bouchra" based on real conversations between filmmaker and her mother
- Explores themes of love, acceptance, and diaspora in a mother-daughter relationship
- Filmmakers Meriem Bennani and Orian Yani Barki coordinate outfits for New York screening
On October 7th, 2025, filmmakers Meriem Bennani and Orian Yani Barki held a screening of their animated film "So Bouchra" in New York City. The film, which is set to be released later this year, is based on real conversations that Meriem had with her mother, which were recorded by someone else.
"So Bouchra" is a heartwarming story about a mother-daughter relationship, delving into themes of love, acceptance, and the experience of diaspora. Meriem, who is from Bedford-Stuyvesant and the Lower East Side, described the screening as a homecoming, with many friends and family members in attendance. Orian, who often wears Meriem's own blazers, noted that the audience was "biased" but "amazing" in their enthusiastic response to the film.
The filmmakers, who coordinated their outfits for the event, wanted to avoid wearing full suits due to the warm weather. Their collaboration on "So Bouchra" has resulted in a deeply personal and relatable story that is sure to resonate with audiences when it is released.
