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Mayor McGinn Hosts Hearts + Minds Benefit
Mar 1, 2010
On February 28th, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn co-hosted a benefit screening of Inlaws & Outlaws at Central Cinema in Seattle. The event raised over $7,500 for the Hearts + Minds Campaign - ensuring that the film will continue to help create change by partnering with community organizations across Washington and the nation. -
Freedom to Marry Week 2010
Jan 20, 2010
To mark this year's Freedom to Marry Week, the True Stories Project has donated fifteen screenings of Inlaws & Outlaws to fifteen allied organizations throughout the country — from Friday, February 5th through Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th. -
Oklahoma Honors Executive Producer Bob Lemon
Nov 7, 2009
Inlaws & Outlaws' Executive Producer Bob Lemon has been honored by two prominent civil rights organizations in Oklahoma. In October, alongside his family, Bob received the Bill Rogers Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cimmaron Alliance. -
Chuck Lazenby, a Remembrance
Oct 2, 2009
Charles "Chuck" LazenbyAugust 19, 1931 — September 17, 2009
In the years since he told his story in Inlaws & Outlaws, my friend Chuck Lazenby shared his humor, wisdom and good spirit with many thousands of people.
On Thursday, September 17th, Chuck Lazenby passed away after a long illness. He was 78 years old.
I first met Chuck in 2002 at an open call for The Bridge, an inter-generational oral history project I was working on with the as-yet-unopened Seattle LGBT Community Center.
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Check out our Equality Deal
Oct 1, 2009
Want to screen Inlaws & Outlaws for free? We figured out a way to offer you just that - plus a way to earn your organization money in the process. Our new Equality Deal is designed to give you and easy, affordable and accessible way to empower your community with an Inlaws & Outlaws event.
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Protect Equality: No on 1, Yes on Ref 71
Oct 1, 2009
The True Stories Project wants to enlist your support in protecting equality on this November's ballot. In Maine, Question 1 is an effort by right-wing extremists to steal a page from the Prop 8 playbook and repeal Maine's landmark marriage equality law. In Washington, Focus on the Family and other anti-gay organizations are trying to undo that state's recently passed domestic partnership law by trying to stop the approval of Referendum 71. -
Inlaws & Outlaws for Educators & Libraries
Sep 30, 2009
We now have Inlaws & Outlaws licenses for educators and libraries -- available in our online store or available by mail or phone order (including via purchase order).
SPECIAL: Order from us by phone by May 1st and get FREE shipping! Call (206) 274.5858.
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Inlaws & Outlaws in Virginia Film Festival
Sep 26, 2009
Inlaws & Outlaws is an official selection of the 21st annual Virginia Film Festival in Charlottesville, Virginia, Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 10 am. -
Build an Outlaws Posse: OK Shows the Way
Sep 20, 2009
Our Campaign is built around the spirit and energy of folks in the grassroots who build a posse of support for the film -- and for change -- in their community.
Find out what happened when Inlaws & Outlaws traveled to Oklahoma. Watch our In & Out in OKC short to see how our Oklahoma posse was created!
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Add the trailer to your website
Sep 17, 2009
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Find us on Facebook!
Aug 30, 2009
Are you on Facebook? Now you can become a fan of the film -- and help us spread the word.
Fans of Inlaws & Outlaws can connect with us directly on our fan page.
We'll list upcoming screenings, the latest news, photos and video. And you can help us go viral by telling your friends. -
Why I'm Fighting For Marriage Equality
Jul 17, 2009
Commentary: In the wake of the November election, it's been hard for many of us to square our excitement over the historic election of Barack Obama with the passage of Proposition 8 in California. Coming to terms with this has caused me to reflect how I, a filmmaker, got so involved in what I believe to be the defining civil rights issue of the present.
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10th Sacramento Film & Music Festival
Jul 16, 2009
Inlaws & Outlaws is an official entry of the upcoming" 10th Annual Sacramento Film & Music Festival. Co-presented by the Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, the film will play at the Crest Theatre in Downtown Sacramento on Monday, July 27th at 6 pm. -
Warren Report Comes to Central Cinema
Jun 14, 2009
The Warren Report's own Warren Etheridge, hosts a special screening of Inlaws & Outlaws at Central Cinema, Tuesday, June 16 at 7 pm. The screening kicks of three days of screenings at the Cinema to mark Pride month in Seattle. Director Drew Emery will be on hand for a post-film discussion with Seattle's biggest movie fan. -
Hate Crime Victim To Be Memorialized With Screening
Jun 3, 2009
On July 10, activists in Bangor, Maine are marking the 25th anniversary of the hate crime murder of 23-year-old Charlie Howard with a week-long series of events, including a community screening of Inlaws & Outlaws.On July 7, 1984, Charlie Howard was murdered by three teenagers while walking home with a friend. Taunted and beaten, Charlie was thrown off a bridge into the Kenduskeag Stream twenty feet below. His body was recovered hours later. At the time, many in Bangor tried to downplay the murder, with some essentially blaming Charlie for his own death because he had dared to live as openly gay.
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Prop 8 Upheld -- Inlaws & Outlaws Fights Back!
May 26, 2009
Commentary: Today the California Supreme Court voted to uphold Prop 8, the ballot measure that denies gay & lesbian couples their right to marry in the nation's largest state.
Despite all the forward momentum in recently in Iowa, Maine and New Hampshire, we've always known that the struggle for full equality would be long and hard fought.
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Inlaws & Outlaws Welcomes PFLAG
Jan 20, 2009
Inlaws & Outlaws has been thrilled by the success PFLAG chapters across the country have experienced through screening the film and want to continue to offer our Hearts + Minds Campaign as a resource for these activists.
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San Francisco Vigil for Marriage Equality
Oct 29, 2008
On the eve of this historic election, we're proud to offer a free screening of Inlaws & Outlaws to the San Francisco Unitarian Universalists as they present an all-day Wedding Vigil for marriage equality.
The vigil is Monday, November 3 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street (at Geary), San Francisco. The vigil begins with a musical celebration on the front steps at 7 pm, followed by services in the sanctuary, a candle-light procession, and then the film at 8:30 pm. -
Producers Guild Hosts Screening in San Francisco
Oct 22, 2008
The Producer's Guild of San Francisco is kicking off their memberships screening series with a special preview screening of Inlaws & Outlaws, Wednesday, October 22nd at Dolby Laboratories.
Director Drew Emery and Producer Larry Schlessinger will be on hand to answer questions and to talk about the unique way they've been been using the grassroots to distribute the film and seed social change. A reception will follow. -
Join Drew Emery on GLAAD Seattle Cruise
Aug 27, 2008
Join Inlaws & Outlaws director Drew Emery on an evening cruise around Puget Sound for this year's GLAAD Seattle event, Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, 2008 at 7 pm.
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Pride Screenings Popping Up All Over
Jun 12, 2008
Inlaws & Outlaws is popping up all over for theatre and community screenings timed to celebrate Pride Month.On June 19th, we've got our first screening in Colorado at the historic Rialto Theatre in Loveland. Check it out here. Also on the 19th, you can see the film in Cleveland, Ohio at the Pilgrim UCC.
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KCTS Airs Inlaws and Outlaws for Pride
Jun 10, 2008
Seattle PBS affiliate KCTS 9 will air Inlaws and Outlaws as part of a special Gay Pride Night, Wednesday, June 11, beginning at 7 p.m. Paired with Anyone and Everyone, both films explore relationships, marriage and family life to demonstrate how diverse yet uniquely similar we all are.
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Bishop Gene Robinson Appears at Q&A
May 10, 2008
The second leg of the Inlaws & Outlaws Movie Tour had a tremendous New England kick off this past Thursday, March 27 with a special presentation of the film at the beautiful Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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KCTS Hosts Free Community Screening
May 9, 2008
Seattle PBS affiliate KCTS 9 is hosting a free community screening of Inlaws & Outlaws on Wednesday, May 14, at their studios. A panel discussion and reception will follow the screening and be taped for later broadcast. Featured on the panel will be director Drew Emery and two of the subjects of the film, Heather Andersen and Leslie Christian. Andersen and Christian were named plaintiffs in the Andersen v. Sims marriage equality case decided by the Washington Supreme Court in 2006.
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Movie Tour Heads to New England!
Apr 6, 2008
The second leg of the Inlaws & Outlaws Movie Tour takes the film to theatres, schools and communities all over New England starting Thursday, March 27 with a special presentation of the film at the illustrious Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Joining director Drew Emery at the Music Hall will be Bishop Gene Robinson, the first and only openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church, and bishop of the New Hampshire Diocese. Bishop Robinson and Emery will hold an audience discussion following the Wild Card Series showing of the film at the Music Hall.
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KCTS Brings Inlaws & Outlaws to TV
Mar 31, 2008
Inlaws & Outlaws receives its official Broadcast Premiere on Seattle-area PBS station KCTS on Tuesday, April 1st at 10 pm as the kick-off the fourth season of their series About Us. -
The Australian Premiere: Inlaws & Outlaws in Oz!
Mar 16, 2008
Inlaws & Outlaws receives its official Australian Premiere in Melbourne on Sunday, March 16th, as a special presentation of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, now celebrating it's 18th year.
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Portland Premiere to Benefit Basic Rights Oregon
Mar 14, 2008
See the Portland Premiere of Inlaws & Outlaws at the venerable Hollywood Theatre on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 and benefit Basic Rights Oregon. Co-sponsored by 1st Unitarian Church of Portland and Kairos-Milwaukie UCC, the event will be followed by a Q&A with director Drew Emery.
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Inlaws & Outlaws Movie Tour Launches!
Feb 17, 2008
This Valentine's Day, we kicked off the Inlaws & Outlaws Movie Tour! Last year, our Hearts + Minds Campaign brought the film to communities all over Washington state, Indiana, and Texas. This year our goal is nothing less than sea to shining sea. You can join our tour and bring Inlaws & Outlaws to your community! -
Inlaws & Outlaws in Oklahoma
Jan 21, 2008
Our Campaign is built around the spirit and energy of folks in the grassroots who build a posse of support for the film -- and for change -- in their community.
Find out what happened when Inlaws & Outlaws traveled to Oklahoma City. Watch our special 'In & Out in OKC' short movie to see how our Oklahoma posse was created!
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Inlaws & Outlaws at CSPC Seattle
Nov 30, 2007
Inlaws & Outlaws returns to Seattle with a screening at the Center for Sex Positive Culture on Friday, November 30th at 8:00pm. Tickets cost $10 and doors open at 7:30pm. -
Hearts + Minds Tour Comes to Ellensburg
Nov 28, 2007
On Wednesday, November 28th, 2007, Inlaws & Outlaws will screen at the Ellensburg Public Library, Ellensburg, WA. -
Indiana Outlaws Tour Continues
Nov 1, 2007
On November 9th, 2007 Inlaws & Outlaws continues its statewide tour of Indiana. Made possible by the Interfaith Coalition for Equality (ICON), this will be the first time Inlaws & Outlaws screened in Indiana, with a total of 4 screenings between July and November 2007.
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Inlaws & Outlaws Counters Anti-Gay Convention
Oct 21, 2007
Inlaws & Outlaws has joined forces with Equal Rights Washington & the Religious Coalition for Equality in hosting a special screening of the movie in Edmonds, WA to oppose the controversial conference of anti-gay group, Watchmen on the Walls in neighboring Lynnwood. We need your support! This Sunday, Oct 21, Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church will host a peaceful vigil at 3:00pm, and will be followed by a FREE screening at 4:00pm. All are welcome to attend! -
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Oct 12, 2007
The 2007 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival begins October 12 and runs through October 21. Brought to you by Three Dollar Bill Cinema, the Festival celebrates gay & lesbian filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. As part of this year's Festival, Inlaws & Outlaws will be donating $3 of every DVD purchased at Festival events to Three Dollar Bill Cinema. -
Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights
Oct 1, 2007
Inlaws & Outlaws teamed up with Atticus Circle & Soulforce to bring the movie to Seven Straight Nights for Equal Rights vigils throughout the country. -
Texas Outlaws Tour
Sep 30, 2007
The Outlaws Texas Tour was a grear success! Throughout October & November, Inlaws & Outlaws screened in cities, towns and communities throughout Texas. -
National Coming Out Day 2007
Sep 25, 2007
In celebration of National Coming Out Day 2007, Inlaws & Outlaws has joined with schools and churches throughout Texas & Indiana to bring the film to new communities throughout the country. -
In the News in Longview WA
Sep 14, 2007
Prior to the screening of Inlaws & Outlaws at the Kelso Theater Pub in Kelso, WA, The Daily News of Longview published an article about the showing. Feature Writer, Tom Paulu presented an informative article detailing the main stories of the film, and emphasizing the personal and not-so political nature of the movie.
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New Website Launches!
Aug 27, 2007
We're here! Our new website is up and running, bringing with it new levels of functionality, a simple 5-step screening process, and much more! Watch our exclusive preview, clips of the film and our In & Out in OKC short. From our Campaign homepage, discover what it will take to bring Inlaws & Outlaws to your community, school or congregation, download editable promotional materials and even RSVP to your local screening. -
Find us on Myspace
Aug 24, 2007
Now you can find Inlaws & Outlaws on the popular networking website, Myspace. View the exclusive preview of the film and listen to the fabulous Felicia Loud and the Inlaws & Outlaws Band. Not to mention, photos, upcoming events and more!
Be sure to add us as a friend, leave us a comment and spread the word!
Visit Inlaws & Outlaws on MySpace today!
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Outlaw of the Week
Jul 9, 2007
A year ago, Ravenna United Methodist Church decided to become an open and affirming church. But Pastor Dan Shelley wanted to make this change visible to both his congregation and the larger neighborhood. So he decided to host a screening of Inlaws & Outlaws in the main chapel. -
Outlaws Lead Seattle Pride Parade
Jun 25, 2007
Pete-e Petersen, Jane Lighty & Chuck Lazenby led the Seattle Pride Parade on June 24th. Huge crowds turned out to watch what is hotly being billed as Seattle's best Pride Parade to date.
The Inlaws & Outlaws Celebrity Grand Marshals were rapturously received as they made their way along 4th Ave. to Seattle Center for PrideFest.
In June 2006, Pete-e & Jane also led the Oklahoma City Pride Parade as Grand Marshals.
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Inlaws & Outlaws Receives Critical Acclaim
Jun 16, 2007
Inlaws & Outlaws adorned the front cover of the Seattle PI's Arts & Life section on Thurs. June 21st.The article focused on the stories of Pete-e Petersen, Jane Lighty and Chuck Lazenby; the three stars of the film who are appearing as Celebrity Grand Marshals in this years Seattle Pride Parade (June 24th). The film was praised for its honest portrayal of heart-warming stories.
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Grethe Cammermeyer in Flag Day Honor
Jun 15, 2007
On June 14th, Colonel Grethe Cammermeyer joined Drew Emery and stars of the film for the Seattle Theatrical Premiere at the Cinerama.Cammermeyer shot to fame in 1994, after she challenged the US Military's anti-gay policy; a challenge which was immortalized in the movie Serving in Silence where Grethe was played by Glenn Close.
At the end of the show, Grethe presented Chuck Lazenby witha US flag in honor of his deceased partner, David Asplund. David proudly served his country during World War II, only to be denied a US Flag upon his death, as Chuck was not recognized as family. -
Inlaws & Outlaws at Seattle Pride 2007!
May 20, 2007
Inlaws & Outlaws will be Out & Proud at this year's Seattle Pride!
Our very own Pete-e Petersen, Jane Lighty & Chuck Lazenby will be leading this year's Pride Parade as the Celebrity Grand Marshals! Come see the Parade, June 24th at 11:00am (Union St. & 4th Ave).
The Inlaws & Outlaws Team will be out and about, spreading the love and selling the very first copies of Inlaws & Outlaws on DVD!
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Inlaws & Outlaws at the Cinerama & Seattle theatrical run
May 10, 2007
On June 14, 2007 Inlaws & Outlaws returned to Seattle for its Theatrical Premiere at the Cinerama. You can now catch Inlaws & Outlaws at the AMC Uptown Theatre, Queen Anne June 15 - 28.
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Spread the news! Inlaws & Outlaws in LA!
May 3, 2007
On May 3rd, Inlaws & Outlaws had its LA Premiere at the Sunset 5 Theatre in West Hollywood. If you didn't make it to the Premiere, don't worry! Inlaws & Outlaws will have a whole two week theatrical run at the Sunset 5 Theatre (May 4 - May 17)
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Film Festival Update...
Apr 20, 2007
On April 28th, 2007, Inlaws & Outlaws makes its Indiana Premiere at the upcoming Indianapolis International Film Festival. Stay tuned for more screenings with our upcoming Indiana Outlaws Tour, a collaboration with the Indiana Coalition on Non-Discriminationn (ICON).
On May 5th and 6th, 2007, Inlaws & Outlaws plays at the Rainier Independent Film Festival in Ashford, WA. Tickets are available here.
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Three Dollar Bill New Fiscal Sponsor
Apr 13, 2007
On April 8th, 2007, Inlaws & Outlaws officially became a fiscal project of Three Dollar Bill Cinema. The move came, after over two years as a proud fiscal project of the Seattle LGBT Community Center.Three Dollar Bill Cinema will continue the excellent work of the LGBT Center, and as a 501©3 non-profit organization, will take Inlaws & Outlaws through the launch of our Hearts + Minds Campaign.
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Celebrating Equality Day!
Feb 28, 2007
Inlaws & Outlaws joined Equal Rights Washington and the Religious Coalition for Equality in bringing the film to Olympia, WA during 2007 Equality Day on February 26th!
People from all over Washington gathered on the steps of the state capitol to rally for equality of Washington's gay lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people.
Read the full Press Release here.
During the rally Pete-E Peterson and Jane Lighty, stars of the film, recieved a marriage certificate from the Rev. Stephen Jones pastor of Seattle First Baptist Church, and co-conveener of RCE.
After the rally Inlaws & Outlaws was screened to a great crowd at the Capitol Theatre, a great way to wrap up Equality Day in Olympia!
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GSBA Campaign Kick-Off = A Huge Success!
Feb 25, 2007
The event was SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who attended!
The GSBA joined us as we kicked-off our Hearts + Minds Campaign at the Broadway Performance Hall on Friday, February 23rd. After a reception with the director and the film’s subjects, comic Peggy Platt hosted a private screening of “Inlaws & Outlaws” followed by an auction to benefit the Hearts + Minds Campaign. Kate Beck of the GSBA won our Grand Prize: a trip for 2 to L.A. for our world premiere at the Sunset 5 Theatres, Thursday, May 3rd! Read more about it here.
If you would like to make a contribution to the Hearts + Minds Campaign click here.
GSBA the nation’s largest gay and lesbian chamber of commerce officially endorses our grassroots campaign to bring “Inlaws & Outlaws” everywhere. Working together, GSBA members who sign on to sponsor the campaign, will make it possible for us to bring the film to communities from Walla Walla to Friday Harbor. Find out how your business can join the GSBA’s drive to spread the love.
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Thank You, Michael!
Feb 15, 2007
We welcome Michael Cornell Real Estate Group as our first GSBA Gold Sponsor!
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On the Radio!
Oct 22, 2006
Wisconsin Public Radio: Kathleen Dunn hosted Drew Emery and Heather Andersen in a discussion about Inlaws & Outlaws which played at the Milwaukee International Film Festival. Listen here. -
Inlaws & Outlaws Wins deadCENTER Fest Grand Jury Award
Jun 15, 2006
On June 11th, 2006, director Drew Emery accepted the Oklahoma City festival's highest honor (top right photo). The excitement surrounding the festival show led to an added engagement during Oklahoma City Pride Fest the following month. (Read the full story here.)
Thanks to the grassroots effort of local churches, community leaders, Pride Fest organizers and an Outlaws Posse of volunteers, the film returned June 22nd through 25th for a successful four-day run. Additionally, Emery, along with two of the film's stars, Pete-e Petersen and Jane Lighty (bottom right photo), served as Grand Marshalls in the annual Pride Parade. Thanks to everyone in Oklahoma City for two amazing weekends!
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