Dear Friends of the Festival:
 

Please accept this special invitation to attend an encore screening of the festival's first-ever original film, WHEN YOU KNEW.

See and hear how people in our area responded when asked to remember the exact moment they knew they were different from the other boys and girls.

Local filmmaker Lisa Marie Evans took literally hours of taped interviews with LGBT people from all across Kansas City and transformed them into an amazingly entertaining and informative short film. If you missed it in the fesitval, enjoy it now for free on....

Sunday, September 21
7:00pm
Unity Temple on the Plaza
47th & Jefferson, KCMO

Request your FREE ADVANCE TICKETS here.

This encore screening of WHEN YOU KNEW is part of a special program that we were asked to put together to welcome the National LGBTQ Tobacco Summit to Kansas City. And, there's more than just a movie available to you, too.

At 7:30pm (following the film screening), author/educator Dr. Bob Minor leads an open dialogue about the current challenges LGBT people and our allies are facing. Discover why it’s so difficult to stay healthy in all areas of our lives and in our relationships. And how best deal with the dysfunctional, addictive institutions and people working against us - without losing our sanity?

At 6:30pm (before the film) come early and get a lift-up at a quick and easy De-Stress Event led by Darryl Olive of KCFitnessLink.com. As a teacher, trainer and avid practitioner, Darryl Olive brings over a decade of experience in helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. Just come as you are - no special attire. He’ll get you breathing, stretching and de-stressing!

Attend the film, the community dialogue or de-stress event...or all three, if your schedule allows. Read more about the GAY & HEALTHY Program at our website, where you can click-through to learn more about the presenters and the National LGBTQ Tobacco Summit being held at the Sheraton Suites on the Plaza, September 22-23.

Request your FREE ADVANCE TICKETS via email. Then simply pick them up that evening at Unity Temple on the Plaza. NOTE: Remaining tickets will be $8 at the door.

Jamie Rich
Festival Director

Remember, if you have questions, we're happy to answer them.
Email us or call (816) 931-0738.

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AREA LESBIAN COUPLE PROFILED IN NEW FILM
 

A Johnson county couple's life story is featured in a new film by Beatrice Alda (Alan's daughter) and her life partner film Jennifer Brooke. The feature documentary will be screened in the upcoming Kansas International Film Festival.

OUT LATE looks at five individuals who made a decisive change later in life—to come out as lesbian, gay, or transgender, after the age of 55. Why did they wait until their 50’s, 60’s, or 70’s to come out? And what was the turning point that caused each of them to finally openly declare their sexuality? OUT LATE shows Thursday, September 25 at 7:35pm at the Glenwood Arts in Overland Park.

Another LGBT themed film is in this year's K.I.F.F. line up: THE WORLD UNSEEN follows the story of two Indian–South African women who fall in love in the racist, sexist society of apartheid South Africa in 1952. It shows Sunday, September 21 at 1:00pm

For the complete K.I.F.F. schedule with showtimes and film descriptions visit www.kansasfilm.com.

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EMPTY YOUR CLOSETS
& END THE INJUSTICE

The FightBackKC Legal Defense Fund needs your donations for their upcoming fall garage sale.

FightBack's battle to end Medicare abuse and restore life-saving treatment has reached the federal court of appeals. And, the next ruling will have far-reaching implications not only for those battling HIV, but for millions of chronically ill patients across the country.

The Big Sale Dates:
Wednesday, October 1 - Saturday, October 4
10:00am to 5:00pm - All four days
Country Club United Church of Christ
205 W. 65th Street in Brookside
Donation Drop-off Dates:
Sunday, September 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
September 29 & 30, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
 

In addition to the huge, 4-day sale, they will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at the church on Saturday morning, October 4. So, get your junk, you hunks. (Ladies, too.) And clean out your closets for a cause.

Questions? Able to help? Call Steve at (816) 304-7257 or email fightbackkc@gmail.com