Underground Orange (Bajo Naranja) – Release News

A captivating, Argentine genderqueer production with political humor and a touch of crime comedy, titled “Underground Orange (Bajo Naranja)”, launches its 9-city North American tour on theatrical stages, starting from June 5th, featuring an impressive cast.

Sexually provocative, politically impactful, and visually captivating, American-Argentinian filmmaker Michael Taylor Jackson’s critically acclaimed film Underground Orange (Bajo Naranja) begins its multi-city North American cinema tour on June 5th in Toronto, Canada. Subsequent stops include New York City, Philadelphia, Austin, New Orleans, Portland, Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, respectively.

At certain unique screenings during the tour, there will be post-movie drag cabaret performances featuring Q&A sessions led by famous filmmakers such as Bruce LaBruce, Todd Verow, Darren Stein, and Godfrey Reggio, in discussion with the film’s director, writer, and star, Michael Taylor Jackson.

In “Underground Orange,” actor Michael Taylor Jackson portrays a Californian hiker who unintentionally gets involved in a romantic triangle with a group of young performers, one of whom plans to abduct the American Ambassador to Argentina. This unique film, described as genre-flexible, delves into conflicts in politics, self-expression, and LGBTQ+ experiences, by seamlessly combining various tones, merging genre elements, and incorporating a dash of everyday whimsy with a touch of wit and playfulness that is distinctively its own.

In this movie, it’s Michael Taylor Jackson who takes on the roles of director, writer, and lead actor. James Lefkowitz, Joel Pincosy, Florencia Franco, Jimena Monteoliva, and Manuela Alewaerts are the producers, while Godfrey Reggio serves as the executive producer.

The film titled “Underground Orange” was theatrically distributed by RBL Films and PR, in collaboration with the Argentine International Film Fund (INCAA). The global distribution rights for this movie belong to FeelSales.

To read the film manifesto, visit:

http://www.bajonaranja.com

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

After-movie conversation led by filmmaker Bruce LaBruce (Hustler White, Super 8 ½) and director Michael Taylor Jackson. This is then followed by a vibrant Drag Cabaret Performance showcasing Chelazon Leroux, Dinah Might, and Sandy Joint.

A film discussion session hosted by Bruce LaBruce (Hustler White, Super 8 ½) along with Michael Taylor Jackson, followed by an electrifying Drag Cabaret performance starring Chelazon Leroux, Dinah Might, and Sandy Joint.

New York City NY

Sun, June 8, 2025- 7:30 p.m.

The Quad

34 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011

https://quadcinema.com

After the movie screening, there will be a lively Q&A session led by filmmaker Todd Verow (Frisk, Vacationland) featuring writer, director, and star of Underground Orange, Michael Taylor Jackson.

Philadelphia PA

Wed, June 11, 2025- 7:30 p.m.

ringing rocks roller rink

815 White Pine Ln, Pottstown, PA 19464

An evening featuring a Movie Presentation and a Live Drag Performance Spectacle. The movie will be shown first, followed by a lively Question-and-Answer session with the talented Michael Taylor Jackson, writer, director, and star of the film. To top it off, you’ll enjoy drag acts 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

https://www.zeitgeistnola.org

Event featuring a Movie Presentation(s) and a Vibrant Drag Show. The screening(s) will be followed by an interactive Question-and-Answer session with the talented Michael Taylor Jackson, who is both writer, director, and star of the movie. Additionally, captivating drag performances are scheduled from Laveau Contraire and Debbie With a D.

Join us for a Movie Night(s) and Drag Extravaganza. After watching the film(s), stick around for a live Q&A with Michael Taylor Jackson, who is the brilliant mind behind the movie as its writer, director, and lead actor. To make it even more exciting, you’ll get to enjoy electrifying 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

Engage in a lively conversation after the movie screening, featuring both the filmmaker/executive producer Godfrey Reggio and the writer/director/actor 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

After the movie screening, there will be a lively conversation about the film led by director Darren Stein (known for Jawbreaker and G.B.F.), along with Michael Taylor Jackson – the writer, director, and star of Underground Orange.

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

After the movie ends, join a lively post-screening conversation led by film programmer Joe Bowman (from Frameline), featuring Michael Taylor Jackson – the writer, director, and star of Underground Orange.

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