THE FLAMINGO

In her late sixties, Mary Phillips boldly seeks pleasure; attending dungeon parties, engaging in intimacy with strangers through her BDSM practice. The Flamingo is more than just a coming-out story; it’s a deep dive into Mary’s world, where she offers healing touch and guidance to others, challenges society’s notions of aging and female sexuality, and explores the complexities of intimacy and self-embodiment. Over glasses of pink lemonade, by the bonfire, and in the most vulnerable moments, Mary’s joie de vivre and compassion shine through, even as she navigates the uncertainties of finding love on her terms. Shot in an observational style, the film ultimately offers a new way of seeing, processing, and understanding the experience of aging with pleasure.

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running time: 78 min

year: 2024

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FOR INQUIRIES CONTACT

Adam Sekuler asekuler@umich.edu

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