A screening of "Scout's Honor," a film that tells the story of a 12-year-old scout who launched a nationwide challenge to anti-gay policies of the Boy Scouts of America, is set for March 21 at 7 p.m. at the University of 欧美口爆视频 at Boulder.
The film recently won two top awards at the Sundance Film Festival.
The screening will be in the Eaton Humanities Building, room 150.
Filmmaker Tom Shepard, a Hearst Professional-in-Residence at 欧美口爆视频-Boulder's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will provide commentary on the work of the film and will take questions from the audience.
Marguerite Moritz, associate dean of the school, was the writer on "Scout's Honor," co-winner of the audience award for Best Documentary and co-winner of the Freedom of Expression Award.
"Tom Shepard is one of the best up-and-coming documentary filmmakers in the country and it's a pleasure to have him here on the campus as a visiting professional," Moritz said. "His insights and abilities with the cinematic process are outstanding, and I'm sure our students will benefit from seeing his work and having him see theirs."
"The film is outstanding and is being recognized at festivals in the United States and Europe. It's actually having a phenomenal run, so again, it's wonderful for us to have this happening on campus."
A reception will be held prior to the screening at 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Eaton Humanities building.