Running October 19 to 24, New York's Newfest shines a cinematic spotlight on the LGBT experience, exploring issues like love, faith, identity and queer history.

Below, we make our picks for the must-see flicks at NewFest 2017.

Susanne Bartsch: On Top

New York's "Queen of the Night," Susanne Bartsch has been throwing unforgettable parties for decades, and now Anthony&Alex's new documentary chronicles the nightlife legend and her impact on nightlife. On Top features interviews with RuPaul, Michael Musto, Amanda Lepore, and of course, Bartsch herself.

God's Own Country

In Francis Lee's directorial debut, a lonely sheep farmer (Josh O’Connor) numbs himself with drinking and random sex before meeting a Romanian migrant worker who ignites a hidden desire. The movie received Sundance’s World Cinema Directing Award earlier this year.

Professor Marston And The Wonder Women

Angela Robinson's film tells the true story of how Harvard psychologist Dr. William Moulton Marston (Luke Evans) was inspired to create Wonder Woman by his wife, Elizabeth (Rebecca Hall), and their shared lover, Olive Byrne (Bella Heathcote).

Screwed

17-year-old Miku gets busted throwing a wild party at his parent’s house, and is forced to spend the rest of his summer with his family at their remote country cottage. Once there, the Finnish teen meets Elias, and the chemistry is undeniable.

100 Men

Filmmaker Paul Oremland tracked down 100 men he's had sex with for this documentary reflecting on 40 years of gay history and changing attitudes towards homosexuality.

Freak Show

Based on the novel by James St. James, this debut feature from Trudie Styler (a.k.a. Sting's wife) finds gay teen Billy Bloom (Alex Lawther) running for homecoming queen at his conservative Southern high school. The impressive cast includes Abigail Breslin, Laverne Cox, and Bette Midler as Billy’s mom.

A Date For Mad Mary

Darren Thornton's witty romantic comedy sees a young Irish woman struggling to stay out of trouble while searching for a date to her best friend's wedding. Her prospects don't look good until she meets a female musician who changes her life.

Out Of Order

Amanda Blueglass highlights queer faith leaders in this documentary chronicling LGBT Christians' struggle to fight bigotry and find support within their churches.

After Louie

In a festival centerpiece from director Vincent Gagliostro, Alan Cumming plays a man struggling with survivor's guilt after living through the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He gets involved with a younger man (Zachary Booth)—who reawakens his heart and his artistic passions.

Becks

The closing night film, Becks follows a singer-songwriter (played by Hedwig's Lena Hall) who returns to her Midwestern hometown after a crushing breakup with her girlfriend. Once there, she plays in a friend's club for tips and begins an unexpected affair with a lonely housewife (Mena Suvari). The screening is be followed by a live acoustic performance by the Tony-winning Hall.

Newfest runs October 19 to 24 at Cinépolis Chelsea, SVA Theatre, and The LGBT Community Center.