Friday, August 30th, New York City’s historic Stonewall Inn is hosting a special screening of Robert Vaughn’s new film This Time.
This Time tells the story of a closeted who teen inherits her deceased father’s journal. She discovers cryptic clues uncovering his secret life; now to fulfill his dying wish, she must blackmail an alcoholic hearse driver to race her cross-country to attempt a long shot rendezvous with her father’s friend, Liza Minnelli.
This Time – Trailer (1 Minute) from Robert Vaughn on Vimeo.
This coming-of-age dramedy directed by Robert Vaughn features an exciting cast including Grammy Award nominated, multi-platinum R&B/Pop recording artist Deborah Cox, who is currently playing Glinda in The Wiz on Broadway, American Graffiti’s Charles Martin Smith, and drag artist Xtacy Love.
The event will also include a live drag performance from Love! The cast and creative team will be in attendance as well to celebrate the film and its message of allyship.
Before its theatrical debut in the fall with Violet Crown Cinemas, the film has already received critical acclaim. Vaughn won best director at the Orlando Film Festival and the Audience Award at Desperado LGBTQ, just to name a few.
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is one of the film’s biggest fans, stating, “This Time is an incredible coming-of-age story on the tremendous impact that allyship can have, especially in a teen’s life.”
On top of all this excitement, Free Mom Hugs will be at the iconic bar! Free Mom Hugs, a nonprofit founded by Sara Cunningham that empowers the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education, and conversation, is wrapping up their 16-city tour, spreading unconditional love and allyship across the country.
Free Mom Hugs works to affirm and model acceptance, kindness, and empathy to create a sense of belonging for LGBTQ people. They do this through public speaking engagements, peaceful demonstrations, and educational programming all over the country. Learn more about their work here.
To watch the film and spend some time with Free Mom Hugs for a celebratory night of LGBTQ pride and allyship, head to The Stonewall Inn on Friday, August 30th from 6:00-9:00pm. RSVP here.
This Time is also now available for streaming nationwide on GATHR.