The "Out of the Closet and onto the Screen" film series continues on Tuesday October 3, with a showing of two films in observance of Latino Heritage Month - "And the March Continues" and "Pride in Puerto Rico" at 7:00 p.m. in Textor 102.
The first film, “And the March Continues!” presents a history of the lesbian movement in Mexico from its origins to the present. Testimonies from Mexican lesbians and movement leaders give impressions of daily life in their country. The second film, “Pride in Puerto Rico,” chronicles the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Transsexual Pride march in Puerto Rico. First held in 1999, the event now takes place annually to celebrate the sense of community among LGBT Puerto Ricans. In addition to footage from the festivities, the film features interviews with prominent Puerto Rican activists, including the first openly gay Puerto Rican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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.
