The The Lavender Effect , a non-profit foundation, with the generous support from the City West Hollywood proudly present a special screening of Anyone and Everyone, followed by a panel discussion and reception.

>  WHO

The Lavender Effect is a not-for-profit Foundation formed by members of the Los Angeles LGBTQ community to celebrate our heritage and inspire future generations. We are committed to creating a state-of-the-art LGBTQ Museum and Cultural Center that will be among the foremost educational and entertainment institutions in Southern California.  The Lavender Effect is a project of Community Partners.

> WHAT

A world-class interactive Museum, using the latest in evolving technology. It will showcase the Southern California regional history of the LGBTQ movement and its place in world history, as well as the reciprocal influence on our region of LGBTQ contributions to civilization.

Coupled with a dynamic Cultural Center which will become a hub for our community, the complex will focus awareness on our contributions to society and our place in history, host lively programs to help define our place in the 21st Century, and provide positive role models for LGBTQ youth.

> WHY

Though our community has made enormous strides over the past half-century, homophobia still exists, and the epidemic of suicide by gay teens continues. There is an urgent need to demystify the existence of LGBTQ persons, to educate both our own young people and the population-at-large of the enormous impact we have had, and continue to have, on civilization.

> WHERE

Currently Hollywood hosts nineteen million visitors per year. We hope to situate the complex in a prominent location within the core tourist district, with a goal of reaching a percentage of that international visitor stream, as well as attracting local residents.

> WHEN

It takes time, planning, and money to create a cutting-edge, elegant cultural complex which will properly reflect the diversity, creativity, and sophistication of our community. Current plans call for the doors to open in 2016.

To donate to The Lavender Effect by PayPal:  HERE

To donate by check or money order: THE LAVENDER EFFECT, 5419 Hollywood Blvd., Suite C-777, Hollywood, CA 90027
"Anyone and Everyone"  (2007) 

Connected by having a son or daughter who is gay, parents across the country discuss their experiences in the documentary Anyone and Everyone. In it, filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz, depicts families from all walks of life. Individuals from such diverse backgrounds as Japanese, Bolivian, and Cherokee, as well as from various religious denominations such as Mormon, Jewish, Roman Catholic, Hindu, and Southern Baptist, share intimate accounts of how their children revealed their sexual orientation and discuss their responses. The parents also talk about struggling with the pain of their sons and daughters dealing with not being accepted by relatives or friends, and being ostracized by religious congregations.  
Runtime: 57 min.

SCHEDULE:     8 - 10 p.m.

8:00 p.m.   -   Film Screening 
9:00 p.m.   -   Panel Discussion
                        Moderated by Dan Berkowitz  
9:30 p.m.   -   Reception

The The Lavender Effect , a non-profit foundation, with the generous support from the City West Hollywood proudly present a special screening of Anyone and Everyone, followed by a panel discussion and reception.

Location:      West Hollywood Library
City Council Chambers
625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

FREE Parking will be available in Weho Structure-II (with validation)

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/283470

The trailer for Anyone and Everyone can be viewed here: http://www.anyoneandeveryone.com/

This is a benefit fundraiser for The Lavender Effect: http://www.thelavendereffect.org/