Directed by Darrin Hagen | 80’ | Canada, France
Special Preview Screening
Delwin Vriend never wanted to be a human rights activist, but in challenging his firing for being gay, he set in motion a chain of events that impacted the lives of LGBTQ+ people — not just in Alberta, not just in Canada, but around the globe.
Pride vs. Prejudice 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. 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.
Q&A following the screening.
Please join RVFF in the lobby for the PRIDE V. PREJUDICE post-screening reception at 6PM, for your chance to mix & mingle with the filmmakers. Appetizers and a Cash Bar will be available.
