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World premiere of JIM IN BOLD, and
National Role Model Award: Friday, May 2nd
The Kimmel Center
On Friday, Equality Forum presented the premiere
of its second documentary, JIM IN BOLD,
directed by Glenn Holsten, to a packed house at
The Kimmel Center. JIM IN BOLD weaves two
stories -- first, the life and homophobia-induced
suicide of James Wheeler, a young gifted poet
and artist, from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The second
story documents a road trip by Young Gay America,
determined to show that experiences are changing
for GLBT youth. JIM IN BOLD shows the tragedy
of homophobia, and the resiliency and energy of
today's young gay people.
Following the film, Equality Forum presented
its annual National Role Model Award to the founders
of Young Gay America, featuring tributes through
live performances. Later, a youth reception was
held at the Exuberance! gallery at The
University of the Arts.
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| Glenn Holsten,
director of JIM IN BOLD |
Michael Valez
dancers |
Susan Wheeler,
mother of Jim Wheeler |
Jim Verraros,
American Idol 2002 finalist, performs |
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| Andy Brown,
Scott MacPhee, Mike Glatze and Benjie Nycum
of Young Gay America |
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Malcolm Lazin
with Exuberance! photogaphers Benjie,
Rachelle Lee Smith, and Mike |
Glenn Holsten,
Director |
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| A reading
from The Laramie Project |
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University
of the Arts dancers |
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