BIRMINGHAM PRAY AWAY FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION

1821 2nd Avenue North,Birmingham AL 35203

21 April, 2023

Description

Join us for the Birmingham screening of PRAY AWAY, the Netflix documentary that explores the narratives of former leaders and a survivor of the “conversion therapy” movement who speak out about its lasting harm and its devastating persistence. This film presents a vital opportunity to elevate the national conversation on "conversion therapy" and inform the public – and particularly religious communities where the practice is most prevalent. Religious leaders and leading organizations, including the Trevor Project, NCLR's Born Perfect Campaign, PFLAG, Equality Utah, and GLAAD, have joined together in a campaign led by Multitude Films to do just that. And in the process to shift the ways in which church communities and families respond to and support their LGBTQ+ loved ones. The screening will be followed with a panel discussion featuring survivors of "conversion therapy", mental health experts, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and faith leaders who will reflect on the themes of the film. Come learn, connect and get plugged into a movement working to advance liberation for LGBTQIA+ folks across Alabama. This event is being hosted by Central Alabama Pride, First Church Birmingham, Multitude Films, PFLAG Birmingham, Sidewalk Film Festival, and Woodlawn United Methodist Church Doors open at 6pm, program begins at 6:45pm. This film is rated PG-13.