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HRSS: Queers Across Years

Date: October 11, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Organizer’s Site: http://www.weho.org/hrss

The City of West Hollywood’s HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES,
in conjunction with QueerWise, presents a film screening and panel discussion:

Queers Across Years

Join us for a special National Coming Out Day screening of Queers Across Years, a video tapestry developed by the Los Angeles-based QueerWise writing collective and performance group. The video features a dynamic group of multi-generational LGBTQIA+ community members sharing personal stories developed through workshops with QueerWise mentors.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm

West Hollywood City Council Chambers
625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

Free Admission. RSVP Required: https://HRSS-2022Oct11.eventbrite.com

SPECIAL GUEST PANELISTS:
Michael Kearns, Artistic Director/Founder, QueerWise
Gabrielle Néla, Queers Across Years
Gordon Blitz, Queers Across Years
Moderated by Moderated by Co-Producer, This Way Out; Minister of Social Justice, FMCC, Lucia Chapelle

Validated parking will be available at the adjacent 5-story West Hollywood Park structure, limited to availability.

Location

West Hollywood City Council Chambers; 625 North San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069 United States + Google Map
Phone:: (323) 596-7389
Website:: View Venue Website

Organizer

: City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division

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