'All Love: An LGBTQ Film Series'

As part of LGBTQ History Month, will hold a series of events in October that focus on the experiences of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) community. All events are free and open to the public.

"All Love: An LGBTQ Film Series" presents films on three consecutive Tuesdays at 7 p.m., beginning Oct. 12, in the DiMenna-Nyselius Library Multimedia Auditorium on the lower level of the library:

"Were the World Mine"
Shakespeare meets Glee!   In a twist of fantasy, Timothy concocts a Shakespearean love potion with the power to turn people gay.  He starts with his Rugby-jock object of affection and soon the entire town is feeling the effects.  Packed with great musical numbers, this film is a celebration of love.  Dr. David Gudelunas, an associate professor of communication, whose research focuses on the representations of gay men and lesbians, will introduce the film and facilitate a post-screening discussion.

Next are:

"But I'm a Cheerleader"
Oct. 19
Megan is a popular high school cheerleader who is more interested in the girls on her cheerleading team than the male athletes.  Her worried parents send her to an ex-gay camp.  This comedy helps set the record straight, so to speak that people are who they are and the world should embrace the diversity.  Dr. Sally O'Driscoll, co-cordinator of the film series and associate professor of English, will introduce the film and facilitate a post-screening discussion.

"Prodigal Sons"
Oct. 26
The beauty of Kimberly Reed's documentary film is in its complexity.  It is an exploration of family, sibling rivalry, adoption, domestic violence, mental illness, love, lesbian, gay and transgendered family members, and yes discovering that your real grandparents are Hollywood royalty.  Philip Bahr, co-cordinator of the film series and reference and media librarian, will introduce the film and facilitate a post-screening discussion.

LGBTQ History Month events are sponsored by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, The Humanities Institute, Office of Student Diversity Programs, Office of New Student Programs, Office of Residence Life, Office of the University Chaplain, Department of Communication, Women's Studies Program, Alliance student group and Fairfield University LGBT Alumni.

The Academic and Student Affairs divisions have worked together to present programming that is intended to bring together students, faculty, staff and alumni to reflect on the history, culture and future of the LGBTQ community.  The LGBTQ History month events include an exciting mix of films, speakers, and an alumni panel.

Submitted by Fairfield University