Film Screening: Love, Simon

Celebrate "National Coming Out Day" (official date: Oct 11) with the screening of Greg Berlanti's “Love, Simon,” a feel-good, “coming out" love story about 17-year-old Simon Spier (played by Nick Robinson) who hasn't yet told anyone that he's gay. Meanwhile he's developed an online crush with an anonymous classmate. When the online romance becomes public, Simon is "outed" and he must deal with social media backlash from fellow students while the identity of his "crush" remains unknown. Resolving these issues is a terrifying, hilarious, but ultimately life-changing task for Simon.   

 Joe Schramm, Director of Film & Television for the Town of Huntington, introduces the film with the unique back-story of courageous Hollywood insiders who worked together and overcame challenges to get this film released in 2018 and distributed by 20th Century Studios. Co-stars include Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Garner. MPAA rating: PG-13.

The screening is presented by the Town of Huntington LGBTQ+ Task Force in association with the Town’s Anti-Bias Task Force. All are welcome to stay afterwards for an open discussion about the film and the coming out experience.