Partners Sought for Black LGBT Film Festival

The Third Annual Black Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Film Festival

Date: February 20-22, 2004

Location: Center for African and African American Art and Culture
762 Fulton Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA

http://www.bcoa.org/filmfest. htm

For further information call 415.346.0199 or 415.615.9945
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Black Coalition on AIDS
Tickets available at http://www.ticketweb.com

About the festival...

"Honoring, Respecting, and Celebrating Our History"

The Black Coalition on AIDS (BCA) is proud to present the Third Annual San
Francisco Black Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Film Festival
February 20-22, 2004. The festival's mission is to entertain and educate
through cinema the dynamic history, contributions and culture of the Black
LGBT experience. We will screen approximately 25 films depicting Black LGBT
culture through the medium of film and attempt to educate film goers on the
issues of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, homophobia, racism, love and the struggle
for equal rights and freedom among people of color (especially among African
Americans) in the United States and the African Diaspora.

In 2001, BCA's Man2Man program hosted what turned out to be the world's
first Black LGBT film festival. This year more than 500 people are expected
to attend this three-day event featuring a gala opening reception,
screenings and panel discussions.

Currently, we are seeking community partners for the film festival, which
has evolved into a premiere gathering for upscale, community-concerned Black
consumers. In addition, community sponsorship is essential for us to
fulfill our commitment to maintaining the artistic quality and development
of the festival.

As you may be aware, AIDS is the leading cause of death among Blacks between
the ages of 25-44. Not violence, not substance abuse, not diabetes but AIDS.
This unique festival provides an outlet for cultural exchange and is a forum
for open dialogue concerning the various issues impacting the community.

Founded in 1986, the Black Coalition on AIDS is one of the oldest
organizations in the nation dedicated to advocacy, education and reduction
of HIV/AIDS among African American people.