Sexy, Argentinian Genderqueer Political Crime Comedy Underground Orange (Bajo Naranja) Kicks Off Star-Studded 9 City North American Theatrical Tour Beginning June 5th
Sexually charged, politically potent, and visually arresting, American-Argentinian filmmaker Michael Taylor Jackson’s festival favorite Underground Orange (Bajo Naranja) kicks off a multi-city North American theatrical tour on June 5th in Toronto, Canada, with stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Austin,New Orleans, Portland, Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, respectively.
Select special event screenings on the tour will be accompanied by post-film drag cabaret shows with special guest-hosted Q and A’s with internationally renowned filmmakers like Bruce LaBruce (Hustler White), Todd Verow (Frisk), Darren Stein (Jawbreaker), and Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi) in conversation with the film’s director/writer/star Michael Taylor Jackson.
A self-identified “genre-fluid” film, in Underground Orange , Michael Taylor Jackson plays a Californian backpacker who becomes entangled in a polyamorous relationship with a gang of young actors who plot to kidnap the US Ambassador to Argentina. Underground Orange explores dichotomies as they appear in politics, identity, and queerness, blending tones, mashing up genre beats, and infusing the every day with imagination, balancing thoughtfulness and humor with a cheeky cleverness all its own.
The film is directed, written by, and stars Michael Taylor Jackson. It is produced by James Lefkowitz, Joel Pincosy, Florencia Franco, Jimena Monteoliva, and Manuela Alewaerts, with Godfrey Reggio as Executive Producer.
Underground Orange is theatrically released by RBL Films and PR in association with Argentine International Film Fund (INCAA). International sales are handled by FeelSales.
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Official Schedule
Toronto ON
Thurs, June 5, 2025– 7:00 p.m.
The Redwood Theatre
1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Y7
https://www.theredwoodtheatre.com
Live post film discussion hosted by filmmaker Bruce LaBruce (Hustler White, Super 8 ½) with director Michael Taylor Jackson, followed by a Drag Cabaret Show Featuring Chelazon Leroux (Canada’s Drag Race), Dinah Might & Sandy Joint.
New York City NY
Sun, June 8, 2025- 7:30 p.m.
The Quad
34 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
Followed by a live post film discussion hosted by filmmaker Todd Verow (Frisk, Vacationland) with UNDERGROUND ORANGE writer/director/star Michael Taylor Jackson.
Philadelphia PA
Wed, June 11, 2025- 7:30 p.m.
ringing rocks roller rink
815 White Pine Ln, Pottstown, PA 19464
Film Screening and Drag Cabaret Show, Screening followed by a live Q&A with writer/director/star Michael Taylor Jackson and drag performances by Tara Byte Butterfly and Amie Vanité.
Austin TX
Tuesday, June 17th, 6:30 p.m
Violet Crown Austin
434 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
https://austin.violetcrown.com
Live Q&A with writer/director/star Michael Taylor Jackson
New Orleans LA
Fri, June 20 & Sat, June 21, 2025- 7:00 p.m. nightly
Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge
6621 St Claude Ave, Arabi, LA 70032
Film Screening(s) and Drag Cabaret Show. Screening(s) followed by a live Q&A with writer/director/star Michael Taylor Jackson and drag performances by Laveau Contraire and Debbie With a D.
Portland OR
Sunday, June 29th 7:00 p.m.
Clinton Street Theatre
2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202
The Clinton Street Theater
Live Q&A with writer/director/star Michael Taylor Jackson
Santa Fe NM
Violet Crown Santa Fe
Wednesday, June 25th 6:30 p.m.
1606 Alcaldesa St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
https://santafe.violetcrown.com
Followed by a live post film discussion with filmmaker/executive producer Godfrey Reggio and writer/director/star Michael Taylor Jackson.
Los Angeles CA
Sun, July 6, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Laemmle Royal
11523 Santa Monica Blvd 1st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025
https://www.laemmle.com/theater/royal
Followed by a live post film discussion hosted by filmmaker Darren Stein (Jawbreaker, G.B.F.) with UNDERGROUND ORANGE writer/director/star Michael Taylor Jackson.
San Francisco CA
Thurs, July 10, 2025 – 8:00 p.m.
LNT Marina Theatre
2149 Chestnut st. San Francisco, CA 94123
https://www.lntsf.com/marina-theatre
Followed by a live post film discussion hosted by Film programmer Joe Bowman (Frameline) with UNDERGROUND ORANGE writer/director/star Michael Taylor Jackson
