More labor films: Heather Booth, Freedom to Marry, Dolores & Pride

DC premiere of Heather Booth film this Wednesday: The ongoing legacy of activist and community organizer Heather Booth is the subject of the newest film by critically acclaimed filmmaker Lilly Rivlin, which screens at the Avalon this Wednesday, with appearances by director Lilly Rivlin and Heather Booth. Click here for tickets.

The Freedom to Marry: New film chronicles the decades-long battle to win marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples, culminating dramatically at the U.S. Supreme Court. Screens free Wed, June 7, 5pm – 7pm at the AFL-CIO; RSVP here. With remarks from LGBTQ rights advocate and former Freedom to Marry National Campaign Director Marc Solomon.

Free tix for “Dolores” screening at AFI Docs: The DC LaborFest has a limited number of free passes to the June 17 screening of “Dolores” at the AFI Docs film festival. Click here if interested in free passes; first-come, first served but you must be able to attend on the 17th. 
Pases gratuitos para “Dolores” en el festival de cine AFI Docs: DC Laborfest ha sido otorgado un número limitado de pases al estreno de la película “Dolores” el 17 de junio en el festival de cine AFI Docs. Haga clic aquí si está interesado en los pases. Distribución se hará a aquellos que primero pidan los pases, pero tiene que poder atender la función el 17 de junio.

​“Pride” at Bread and Roses: Celebrate LGBT Pride Month on Tuesday, June 20 when “Pride” screens free at the Takoma Park Busboys and Poets. FREE but you must RSVP here. Introduced by Jerame Davis, Executive Director, [email protected]

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