PRIDE vs. PREJUDICE : The Delwin Vriend Story

Wed. June 4th The Screening Room Kingston Ontario $10

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PRIDE vs. PREJUDICE : The Delwin Vriend Story

Documentary exploring the ground-breaking Canadian Supreme Court ruling in 1998.
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Wed. June 4th + Add to Calendar The Screening Room (All Ages)
6:30pm $10

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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

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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.

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The Screening Room
120 Princess Street
Open / Operational

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