The Out of the Closet and Onto the Screen film series will offer a showing of Call Me Malcolm, a film about a transgender seminary student and his struggle with faith, love, and gender identity. The screening, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Thursday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Textor 102.
Shown in observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, the film chronicles the story of the human spirit and God's spirit, and the liberating struggle to realize and express with confidence the gift of one's truest self.
As the film begins, so does Malcolm’s final year of seminary. It is a time filled with great concern and apprehension. He is, by all accounts, unemployed, uncertain about his future as a minister, unrecognized as “Malcolm” by his parents and without a love in his life.
Before the school term begins, he steps away from his safe environment and sets out on a
road trip. He travels across the country visiting with many people along the way, each of
whom have a different perspective on the issues of identity, faith, and love.
Sponsored by the Ithaca College Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Education, Outreach, and Services, the film series this year will explore sexual orientation and identity through the lens of faith. The series will present a total of eight films during the fall semester; additional screenings will take place this spring. All are free and open to the public.
For a complete schedule visit the "Events" section of the LGBT Center website (www.ithaca.edu/lgbt) or contact the LGBT Center for a fall film series postcard.
