September 25, 2015 ALL

PBS POV Film Screening: Out in the Night

Out in the Night
September 30
Screenings at 2 p.m. (CSDI Lounge) and 5:30 p.m. (Mackin Room, Grasselli Library)

In 2006, under the neon lights of a gay-friendly neighborhood in New York City, a group of African-American lesbians were violently threatened by a man on the street.
The women fought back and were later charged with gang assault and attempted murder. The tabloids quickly dubbed them a gang of “Killer Lesbians” and a “Wolf Pack.” Three pleaded guilty to avoid a trial, but the remaining four — Renata, Patreese, Venice and Terrain — maintained their innocence. The award-winning Out in the Night examines the sensational case and the women’s uphill battle, revealing the role that race, gender identity and sexuality play in our criminal justice system. A co-production of ITVS. A co-presentation with the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC). (Running Time: 52 min)

Trailer: http://sites.jcu.edu/inclusion/pages/services/point-of-view-film-series/