Thursday, January 3, 2008

BOB AND JACK get week-long screening to benefit human rights

Bob Claunch, Director Stu Maddux, Jack Reavley on the balcony
of the couple's Hollywood apartment at Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing Dec. 23, 2007

Jack and I are very excited that our documentary will be raising money for civil rights issues all next week. God knows we are ready for it after 55 years together as "friends", "long-time companions" "partners"- if you only knew all code words we've lived through. We witnessed with our own eyes the lunch counter sit-ins in the fifties, the feminist movement in the seventies: It's amazing that we are now actually getting to work ourselves on issues that affect both Jack and I so directly.
All the awards for this film have been amazing, but this screening in particular is so rewarding to think about because its a fund raiser. I hope anyone reading this will spread the word.
Our documentary, Bob and Jack's 52-Year Adventure, will screen from January 11th-17th at the Galaxy Cinema in Raleigh, North Carolina. (DETAILS) We are gladly donating the film print (screening fees, etc.) and the theater has offered to give the proceeds to Equality North Carolina. The Galaxy Cinema is so gracious to bring in the film's director, Stu Maddux, for questions and answers on the 11th-13th. I know that people we find the experience something that they talk about days later; and, I hope that you will write to use here with your thoughts and maybe share your experiences as well. -Bob

2 Comments:

Blogger Stu Maddux said...

Good morning, Bob! I just wanted to chime in and thank Ray Richardson for bringing all the parties together (over and over again). And of course, The North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival where we screened in August. It's because of their choice to play our film that we are able to come back.

Stu Maddux, Director

January 3, 2008 at 8:43 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Bob, Jack, and Stu. I was able to see your film (AGAIN) at the Galaxy Cinema last night here in Raleigh. My partner and I went with a friend who was unable to see it back when it screened at the NC Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Also, it was nice to meet Stu again. Congrats on all the accolades that this film is receiving. I wish you all could travel with the film so that audiences could meet Bob and Jack, but I certainly understand the limitations.

I am president of our local Prime Timers group here in the Raleigh area and our members have enjoyed this film as well. It is an inspiration to us to be able to learn from your lives. Thanks again!

John B

January 13, 2008 at 7:36 AM  

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