Darrin Hagen
Canada
2024
80 min
English
In 1991, Delwin Vriend was fired from his teaching position at a Christian college in Edmonton for being gay. An unlikely hero, Vriend found himself at the centre of a pivotal point in history. The case of Vriend v. Alberta, fought all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, challenged homophobic discrimination and expanded LGBTQ+ rights in Canadian workplaces.
Produced by the Edmonton Community Foundation and Edmonton Queer History Project, this riveting documentary features first-hand accounts from Vriend, his lawyers, and Edmonton activists. Vriend’s landmark fight for justice against the Alberta government is more relevant and inspiring than ever.
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Content note: Flashing lights appear in the preceding short film Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr in this program.
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Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr
Kimberly Reed / United States / 2024 / 13 min / English
After being expelled from the Montana House of Representatives for defending transgender medical care, Zooey Zephyr turns a nearby bench into her office. Director Kimberly Reed’s intimate lens transforms an explosive political moment into a moving portrait of trans and queer joy.
Available online.