OUT In The Line-up - Documentary - Completed
at Watt St Arc
Thursday, 19 February 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time) + Add to calendar19/02/2015 19:0019/02/2015 21:30Australia/SydneyOUT In The Line-up - DocumentaryOUT In The Line-up - Documentary
Thursday, 19 February 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)
Organiser
Will gold
0422632141
surfrider.hunter@gmail.com
Address
Watt St Arc
45 Watt Street
Newcastle
NSW 2300 Australia
Event web page: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/22933Watt St Arc
45 Watt Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
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Surfrider Foundation Hunter Branch is hosting a special Newcastle premier of the award winning film documentary 'OUT In The Line-up'.
Come join the filmmakers and Surfrider Foundation for a great night celebrating our diverse surfing culture.
Doors open 7pm, Film will begin at 7.30pm. Beverages and light food available for purchase.
The film will be followed by a Q and A with the Director Ian Thomson.
All proceeds go to Surfrider Foundation Hunter Region's mission: Protecting Waves and Beaches!!!
The Film:
After 20 years of silence, former state champion surfer David Wakefield feels ready to reveal a secret that could turn his life upside down. He is gay. At the same time, on the other side of the world, Thomas Castets is setting up the world’s first online community for gay surfers. The two meet and for the first time David connects with someone who understands the burden he has carried for so long. Thomas encourages David to confront his fears of rejection and David comes out at the Sydney Mardi Gras parade, receiving some unexpected media attention. Despite mixed reactions from friends and family, David is determined to find out why homosexuality is so hidden in surfing. He quits his job, packs up his house and joins Thomas on a global journey to bring understanding to this taboo topic.
“OUT in the line-up” follows David and Thomas from the east coast of Australia to Hawaii, California, Mexico and the Galapagos Islands as they meet and surf with people from all corners of the surfing community: from an openly gay three-time world champion, an award winning big wave rider, and former US Congressman to everyday surfers, gay and straight. Throughout their travels David and Thomas hear stories of fear, isolation and self-doubt, but are also inspired by tales of hope, self-empowerment and transformation. As their journey unfolds, David and Thomas hope to create change in surf culture, looking to the surfing’s grassroots values of freedom of spirit, open-mindedness and love for the ocean.
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Organiser Information
Will gold
Surfrider Foundation Hunter Branch
0422632141