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Pray Away

Presented by Central Alabama Pride Inc and Woodlawn UMC and Sidewalk Film Festival + Center and First Church Birmingham and PFLAG Birmingham at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, Birmingham AL

Apr 21 2023

Pray Away is a documentary film highlighting the harm and pain that many religious institutions have caused to the LGBTQIA+ community due to “conversion” therapy efforts and the trauma from those experiences.

Pray Away is a Netflix documentary that explores stories from former leaders and a survivor of the “conversion therapy” movement who speak out about its lasting harm and its devastating persistence. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring survivors of conversion therapy, mental health experts, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and faith leaders who will reflect on the themes of the film. Come learn, connect, and get plugged into a movement working to advance liberation for LGBTQIA+ ... view more »

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Free admission but space is limited so reserve a spot now!

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birmingham-pray-away-film-screening-discuss...

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The screening will be followed with a panel discussion featuring survivors of “conversion therapy”, mental health experts, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and faith leaders who will reflect on the themes of the film. Come learn, connect and get plugged into a movement working to advance liberation for LGBTQIA+ folks across Alabama.

There will also be tables available with information and resources about local organizations and faith communities which support LGBTQIA+ individuals.

This event is being hosted by Central Alabama Pride, First Church Birmingham, Multitude Films, PFLAG Birmingham, Sidewalk Film Festival, and Woodlawn United Methodist Church.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.