Presented By: Spectrum Center
Friends of Dorothy: Oz's Legacy to the LGBT Community
Judy Garland's portrayal of Dorothy Gale helped make her a gay icon and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" became the gay anthem -- a yearning for a home far away from the small-town provincialism of a black-and-white existence. Audience members will join panelists in discussing the historical and ongoing legacy of the Oz books and movies for the shaping of the LGBT psyche.
With special guests: Martin Contreras, co-owner of Aut Bar and Common Language Bookstore David Halperin, Professor of History and Theory of Sexuality Nadine Hubbs, Associate Professor, Women's Studies and Music Charles Sutherland, Actor
With special guests: Martin Contreras, co-owner of Aut Bar and Common Language Bookstore David Halperin, Professor of History and Theory of Sexuality Nadine Hubbs, Associate Professor, Women's Studies and Music Charles Sutherland, Actor