Fundraising screening of “A Girl Like Him” to support LGBTQ+ youth and end homelessness
September 12 2024 - 12:12PM
A special screening of the award-winning film A Girl Like Him,
directed by Amy S. Weber, will take place at the historic Redford
Theater on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This one-night-only
screening event is a special fundraising initiative to support True
Colors United and Humble Design to support LGBTQ+ youth and ending
homelessness.
The evening promises an unforgettable experience, combining the
Michigan premiere of a powerful new film with a meaningful cause.
True Colors United was co-founded by musician and activist Cyndi
Lauper to end youth homelessness with a focus on the LGBTQ+
community. Humble Design is a non-profit that turns houses
into personalized homes for those emerging from homelessness.
“A Girl Like Him” is a coming-of-age drama that has already
garnered critical acclaim, winning “Best Of” awards at prestigious
film festivals including Cannes World Film Festival, Toronto
International Women’s Festival, and New York’s Cinema Awards. The
film tells the story of a small-town, non-binary teen navigating
the complexities of identity, love, and friendship. A Girl Like Him
is a follow-up to Weber’s critically-acclaimed 2015 film A Girl
Like Her, which brought the issue of bullying to the forefront
through the story of a high school girl who is pushed to the brink
by her peers. This new film builds on Weber’s commitment to telling
powerful, socially relevant stories through her company, Radish
Creative Group.
Reflecting on the impact of her work, Weber shared, “This time,
I wanted to focus on a coming-of-age story centered around a small
town, non-binary teen coming to terms with their true self. A Girl
Like Him is a film our world needs now more than ever. My hope is
that with this film and event, we can help in some way to bring
much-needed empathy, understanding, and change.”
In the United States, 4.2 million youth experience homelessness
each year, with LGBTQ+ youth 120% more likely to experience
homelessness. True Colors United is working to ensure LGBTQ+ young
people are centered in the solutions so that no young people are
left out in the movement to end youth homelessness and the issues
they face worldwide. So far this year, nearly 500
anti-LGBTQ+ bills have either been introduced, are advancing
across House and Senate floors, or have passed, across the United
States. To put the severity of this into perspective, last year
there were 503 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced, with over half of
them targeting trans youth.
On the issue of homelessness, according to a study published by
the National Institutes of Health, approximately 50% of families
return to homelessness within one year of securing housing.
Two-time Emmy nominated TV series, Welcome Home, centered on
Humble Design's mission of service. Through their work, fewer than
2% of the families they serve have returned to the shelter system,
helping to keep families from slipping back into homelessness.
The event will feature a VIP pre-event reception, a red-carpet
experience produced by Golden World Global Group, and a chance to
meet the cast and crew. Following the screening, a
question-and-answer session will be held with Weber,
representatives from True Colors United, Treger Strasberg from
Humble Design, and members of the cast.
Tickets for the premiere are available now, and supporters are
encouraged to act quickly as space is limited. For more information
on the event or to purchase tickets, visit
www.redfordtheatre.com/events/a-girl-like-him-2024. Watch the
trailer for A Girl Like Him here. Watch sneak peek clips of the
film here and here.
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Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Location: Redford Theater, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit,
MI 48219
- Tickets: $25
- VIP Pre-Event Reception: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Red Carpet & Public Event: Doors open at 6:15
PM
- Film Screening: 7:30 PM
- Q&A Session: 9:00 PM
- Evening attire only
About Amy S. Weber: Amy S. Weber is an acclaimed
filmmaker known for her deeply personal and socially relevant
films. Her previous work, A Girl Like Her, was a groundbreaking
film streamed on Netflix that brought the issue of bullying to the
forefront and resonated with audiences worldwide.
About True Colors United: True Colors United implements
innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique
experiences of LGBTQ+ young people. Through a wide array of
programs and advocacy efforts, True Colors United ensures that the
voices of those with lived experiences are heard and respected in
the movement to end youth homelessness. Learn more at
www.truecolorsunited.org.
About Humble Design: Humble Design, with warehouses in
Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, San Diego, and Seattle,
has furnished more than 2,500 homes and transformed the lives
of more than 10,000 people since 2009. Their
human-centered approach improves health and well-being and is
revolutionizing the way we think about
homeless services. Emerging from homelessness is just
the beginning of the journey. Their clients often arrive with only
a bag full of their belongings to a space with no bed, dishes, or
other basic items that make a house a home. The clients report
improvements in physical, mental, social, and financial health
driven by having personalized homes and positive interactions with
Humble that made them feel accepted and cared for. Join
the movement of empathy at www.humbledesign.org.
- A Girl Like Him Director and Cast
- A Girl Like Him Film Poster
Angela Minicuci
Martin Waymire
248-765-0558
aminicuci@martinwaymire.com