The 50th Invasion of the Pines
Sunday, September 27 at 1:15PM | UNCSA ACE Theatre Complex
Directed by Michael Fisher | USA | 2026 | English | 38 mins | Documentary Feature
SYNOPSIS:
Each summer, a flotilla of drag queens crosses the bay from Cherry Grove to the Pines in a ritual known as the Invasion. What began as an act of protest in the 1970s has become one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ traditions in the country. At its 50th anniversary, The 50th Invasion of the Pines captures the spectacle, history, and deeply personal stories behind the event. Through intimate interviews with legendary figures and participants—alongside present-day footage of the milestone celebration—the film explores how a single act of defiance evolved into a lasting symbol of queer identity, community, and resilience.
Preceded by the short film Only Bears.