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PRIDE vs. PREJUDICE : The Delwin Vriend Story
Documentary exploring the ground-breaking Canadian Supreme Court ruling in 1998.
In-Person Event
Wed. June 4th 2025 + Add to Calendar
The Screening Room
6:30pm
$10
Presented by:
Reelout Queer Film Festival
Reelout exists to celebrate queer media arts and to contribu...
844A Princess Street Kingston Ontario
Open / Operational
Trellis HIV and Community Care
Trellis HIV & Community Care provides support, education and...
844 Princess St Kingston Ontario
Open / Operational
Community Foundation for Kingston and the Area
Event Description
Wednesday, June 4, 20256:30pm The Screening Room (120 Princess Street)
Film Screening & Panel Discussion
PRIDE vs. PREJUDICE : The Delwin Vriend Story
Please join the Community Foundation for Kingston and the Area for a screening of “Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story” (2024) a documentary that delves into the riveting narrative of the Vriend v. Alberta case, where Delwin Vriend, an unlikely hero, who courageously battles against discrimination from a government determined to deny his human rights. Uncover the twists and turns that unfold as Vriend’s pursuit of justice challenges societal biases, culminating in a ground-breaking Canadian Supreme Court ruling in 1998 that confronts prejudice and sets a transformative precedent for LGBTQ+ rights that is cited around the world.
The screening will be followed by a moderated panel featuring one of the cast members, Doug Reid, who was an intervenor during the Supreme Court hearing, as well as local queer activists.
Community Partners: Trellis HIV & Community Care & the Reelout Arts Project Inc.
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