NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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Film Screening: "Just Us: The Longing and Hope of LGBTQ People" - REGISTER
- Date: 03/21/2024 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Civic Center
350 Kimbark Street
Longmont, Colorado 80501
About the Presentation
- For patrons 18 years and older / Para clientes de 18 años en adelante
- City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 350 Kimbark St. / Salón del Consejo Municipal, Centro Cívico
- FREE to attend; registration required / Es necesario registrarse
Viewing of the documentary by Longmont resident, Professor Carey Candrian. In the film, she was able to pull stories from 26 people, mostly Coloradans. They talked about how their lives are different from others in the sense that they don’t always feel safe or included – and also, at the same time, how their lives are very much the same as those of heterosexual individuals and couples. We will view the film, followed by time to ask Professor Candrian questions.
Proyección del documental realizado por Carey Candrian, residente de Longmont y profesora. En el film, logró recopilar historias de 26 personas, en su mayoría de Colorado. Estas personas hablaron sobre cómo sus vidas son diferentes de las de otros en el sentido de que no siempre se sienten seguros o incluidos, y también, al mismo tiempo, cómo sus vidas son muy similares a las de individuos y parejas heterosexuales. Veremos el documental y luego tendremos tiempo para hacer preguntas a la Profesora Candrian. El evento se llevará a cabo en el Salón del Concejo Municipal.
Registration REQUIRED
Registration is required and is limited to 120 attendees. Registration will open on Wednesday, Feb. 7. You can also register via phone by calling the Reference Desk at 303-651-8472.
Register for the film screening
About the Documentary
Stigma and discrimination take a toll on people’s lives and health. The effect on people who identify as LGBTQ is profound: a lifespan that is up to 12 years shorter than straight people. In 2023, more than 75 anti-LGBTQ bills have been signed into law to legalize discrimination against LGBTQ people. In 2021 — in the midst of the pandemic — more than half (56 per cent) of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people experienced discrimination from a healthcare professional. For the first time in history, the Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ people. “Just Us” is a film about the challenges LGBTQ people face on a daily basis. And the humanity and strength of this community – a community that has been whispered and shouted at, legislated against and marginalized – and all the while, shows what courage, resilience, and belonging really look like.
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