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Film Raises Awareness about Anti-LGBT Violence |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2010
CONTACT: Sam Ellingson, ACLU of South Dakota, (605) 332-2508 sellingson@aclu.org
The compelling documentary, "Two Spirits" will be shown Wednesday, November 17th at 7pm in the Main Library located in downtown Sioux Falls. The free showing is sponsored by the ACLU of South Dakota as part of an ongoing visibility initiative for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) individuals across the state.
"Two Spirits" tells a nuanced story of what it means to be poor, transgendered, and Navajo, and examines the lives of Fred Martinez, his friends, family, the police, and those in the larger community who were most affected by his murder.
The film screening will be followed with a discussion about the effects of LGBT violence in our community and techniques for promoting awareness and acceptance for all South Dakotans. For more information, please contact the ACLU of South Dakota office at 605-332-2508 or southdakota@aclu.org. |
