[van-announce] Human Rights Series

[Nic Stole]

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VANCITY HUMAN RIGHTS SERIES
At the 2006 Vancouver Queer Film Festival, Aug 17-27

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE + PANEL
WED | AUG 23 |7:00 PM | Vancity Theatre
>From the story of South African lesbians persecuted for their sexuality to
the passionate work of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights
Commission, to the stories of individuals seekng asylum in the US, these
powerful films remind us that the fight for our freedom continues. Panel
moderated by Citytv's Prem Gill.

MY BROTHER NIKHIL
SAT | AUG 26 | 7:00 PM | Vancity Theatre
Swimming champion Nikhil Kapoor struggles to balance parental expectations
and a boyfriend on the side, in a film that addresses the stigma of AIDS in
Indian society with honesty and sensitivity.

UNVEILED
MON | AUG 23 | 7:00 PM | Pacific Cinematheque
FRI | AUG 25 | 9:30 PM | Vancity Theatre
Beautifully shot and flawlessly acted, this award-winning film about an
Iranian woman's struggle to gain freedom delivers one of the most powerful
queer heroines of recent memory.

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival rolls out the pink carpet August 17-27.
Find out what everyone's watching.

www.outonscreen.com

Tickets on sale July 20. $9/$6
Festival Passes $100/$75
Festival Guides available for pick-up. Free!