International Lens Film Series
Blackbird
Wednesday, April 8, 7:30pm, Sarratt Cinema
Presented by: VU LAMBDA Student Organization.
USA (2014) Dir: Patrik-Ian Polk. Adapted from a book by Larry Duplechan of the same title, Blackbird tells the coming-of-age story of a gay black teen grappling with his sexuality while submerged in one of the most conservative environments imaginable - a religious family in the deep South. The film sings of the conflict between religion and sexuality. English. Blu-Ray. 102 mins. Partial funding provided by LAMBDA student organization.
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Marci Angevine
International Student & Scholar Advisor
p: 615.322.0203
e: marci.angevine@vanderbilt.edu