PRIDE vs. PREJUDICE : The Delwin Vriend Story (Kingston)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
6:15pm The Screening Room (120 Princess Street)
See Ticket Link to register : https://cfka.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=2454

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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