Event Description
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
6:30pm 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.
In-Person Event
Wed. June 4th + Add to Calendar
The Screening Room
6:30pm
$10
