Please join us at the upcoming Monday, May 9, 2016 support meeting of PFLAG Sedona/Verde Valley. We will be screening a 22-minute long documentary film called, “A Family Like Mine”, directed by Katherine Kearns. This engrossing documentary from a young Idyllwild student explores the world of children brought up by same sex parents in a society where homosexuality is a constant source of controversy.
Having grown up as the adopted child of a single gay man, Katherine Kearns wondered if there were more families like hers. She didn’t have to go very far to find several children of LGBT couples, and she met many of her subjects through people she knew from school. Kearns explores her family situation and talks about being raised by LGBT parents with others. At only eighteen years old, Kearns is able to relate with her subjects and brings out vulnerable moments.
Some of the most touching parts of the film come from how these children and couples define family. “My definition of family isn’t necessarily one that is based in blood but one that is based in love,” says Dennis Duban. He and his husband, Kevin Montgomery, raised a daughter who is now actively fighting for human rights.
Although the family structures featured are all different, one thing they have in common is the love they share for their children. Kearns beautifully captures the hardships and blessings of growing up with gay parents.
The support meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Painted Cliffs Hall at The Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona, AZ. You won’t want to miss this meeting! All are invited and welcome to attend.