Pride Vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story

Saturday October 26th 2024, 2:45 pm

Streaming: October 28th - November 3rd

Silverspot Cinema - Downtown Miami
300 SE 3rd St #100, Miami, FL 33131

Film Details

Runtime: 80 minutes

Language: English

Director: Darrin Hagen

Country: Canada

Genre: Biography, Documentary, Drama, Gay, Historical, Slice of Life, Social Commentary

Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story delves into the riveting narrative of the Vriend v. Alberta case, where Delwin Vriend, an unlikely hero, courageously battles against discrimination from a government determined to deny his human rights as he was dismissed from a Christian university for being gay. Uncover the twists and turns that unfold as Vriend's pursuit of justice challenges societal biases, culminating in a ground-breaking Canadian Supreme Court ruling in 1998 that confronts prejudice and sets a transformative precedent for LGBTQ+ rights that is cited around the world.

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Audience Award Best Documentary Rainbow Visions

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Audience Choice Award – Best of Show, Queer North

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