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Explore these stories from a LGBTQ+ youth perspective. Each story sheds light and offers different insights into young lives that are too rarely seen.
For Ages Teen 14+ | 80 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Identity exploration, gender/sexuality, spectrum, gender roles and nonconformity, relationships, being an ally
This program contains: Content Warning: Strong language, mature themes
Out of the Dark: AKeem
Bullied at a young age, Akeem turned to poetry as his solace. After coming out to his mother, he was kicked out of his house with nowhere to go. Homeless at 14, Akeem grew very depressed and suicidal. He writes a suicide note, which he shares with a live audience throughout the film, but is taken to the hospital instead. At the hospital he meets a nurse named Renee who shows him love and gives him hope. Now, he shares an inspirational poem of the value of life.
- Year2021
- Runtime4 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- RatingCONTENT DETAILS: Self Harm, Suicide, Stressful Situations, Traumatic and/or Triggering Content
- NoteTHEMES: Poetry/Rhymed Verse, Empowerment, Facing Challenges, Perseverance, Facing Challenges, Self-Worth, Persistence, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity, Empathy, Support, Conflict Resolution, Bravery, Hopes/Dreams
- DirectorSarah Klein, Tom Mason
- ProducerHeather Martino
For Group Tickets CLICK HERE
Explore these stories from a LGBTQ+ youth perspective. Each story sheds light and offers different insights into young lives that are too rarely seen.
For Ages Teen 14+ | 80 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Identity exploration, gender/sexuality, spectrum, gender roles and nonconformity, relationships, being an ally
This program contains: Content Warning: Strong language, mature themes
Out of the Dark: AKeem
Bullied at a young age, Akeem turned to poetry as his solace. After coming out to his mother, he was kicked out of his house with nowhere to go. Homeless at 14, Akeem grew very depressed and suicidal. He writes a suicide note, which he shares with a live audience throughout the film, but is taken to the hospital instead. At the hospital he meets a nurse named Renee who shows him love and gives him hope. Now, he shares an inspirational poem of the value of life.
- Year2021
- Runtime4 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- RatingCONTENT DETAILS: Self Harm, Suicide, Stressful Situations, Traumatic and/or Triggering Content
- NoteTHEMES: Poetry/Rhymed Verse, Empowerment, Facing Challenges, Perseverance, Facing Challenges, Self-Worth, Persistence, Overcome Obstacles/Adversity, Empathy, Support, Conflict Resolution, Bravery, Hopes/Dreams
- DirectorSarah Klein, Tom Mason
- ProducerHeather Martino