Powerful, locally made film by Charlene Strong about the death of her partner Kate Fleming, and Strong’s fight to acquire Domestic Partnership rights in Washington State screens in The Jewelbox Theater with party afterward.
Just released on DVD, the acclaimed documentary, “for my wife…” is hosting a special screening tonight at the Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Ave in Belltown, tonight, September 1st. The pre-screening reception with filmmaker Charlene Strong starts at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30pm and the after party at 8:30. Tickets are available by emailing to this address, trickdogs@comcast.net and start at $10 for the screening only. The event is also a fundraiser for Equal Rights Washington; tax deductible donations of a $100 or more get you a free copy of the DVD!
For those of you unfamiliar with the backstory behind, “for my wife…”, Kate Fleming (pictured) was a local artist who died after injuries sustained in her home in Madison Valley during the flash floods of 2006. Prevented by hospital staff from being at her wife’s side when she passed and facing obstacles while planning Kate’s funeral, Strong was motivated to become a political activist fighting for, and winning Domestic Partnership Rights for LGBTQ residents in our state. Ms Strong continues the fight for civil rights with her film and work with Equal Rights Washington. I urge you to attend tonight’s event and/or see this film which is now available for sale at Amazon.com. This is a definite, must see “Check it Out”.
-Michael Strangeways
