Ithaca College

The "Out of the Closet and onto the Screen" film series continues on Thursday, September 7, with a showing of "Key West, City of Colors" at 7:00 p.m. in Textor 103. In this film, Key West becomes the inspiration for the 25th anniversary of the original Rainbow Flag, a metaphor for the community and diversity.

First created by Gilbert Baker in 1978 as a symbol of gay and lesbian community pride, the 25th anniversary flag designed for this commemorative event is 8,000-square-feet and weighs 3 tons.

Sponsored by the Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Education, Outreach, and Services, the film series this year focuses on the theme of heroes and history of the LGBT movement. Because the history of LGBT people and movements is rarely taught, it is difficult for people--LGBT and non-LGBT alike--to learn about these fascinating yet sometimes lost stories. This year’s series will seek to fill in those gaps.

All screenings are free and open to the public.