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GLBT Documentary Film Festival: Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin

The compelling story of Bayard Rustin, disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr., architect of the 1963 March on Washington, and a man who bravely lived an openly gay life during the homophobic 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. (83 minutes, close captioned, 2002) Screening hosted by the Oak Park Chapter of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). Film discussion will follow screening. Sign language interpreter before and after film.


A total of four documentaries will be shown at the library on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in October. A casual, facilitated discussion will follow each screening. All screenings are free and open to the public.


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