Flag Wars

Hey Moviegoers!

I just wanted to let you know about a special movie screening coming up. It's not an Out @ the Movies event but I thought it might interest you.

Queer and Rebel Days (http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/CommunitySupport/QueerAndRebelDays) will be hosting a screening of Flag Wars on Tuesday, July 14th at the Roberts Street Social Centre (5684 Roberts St). The event is at 7 p.m; it's free and all are welcome. After the movie, there will be a discussion.

Queer and Rebel Days 2009 is a week of performances, discussions, food, and workshops in Halifax, NS, running from July 10 - 16, 2009. All events are free, trans and queer positive, and childcare is available upon request. You can learn more at their Web site or by sending an e-mail to queer.and.rebel.days.2009@gmail.com.

"Flag Wars" is a 2003 cinema verite documentary that follows the conflicts that arise when gay white professionals move into a black working-class neighborhood. Filmed over a four years in Columbus, Ohio, "Flag Wars" leads viewers on an eye-opening journey into a divided community. You should be advised that the movie has strong content.

You can learn more about the movie here by watching an interview with the directors (see below) or visiting the PBS site for an extended trailer (http://www.pbs.org/pov/flagwars/).

-Kirk F