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DKR Films:

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Event Details:

• Date: Monday, June 9
• Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Room 428, Massachusetts State House

Exclusive screening of the award‑winning documentary There Are Things ToDo, directed by Mike Syers and produced by Fermín Rojas. This powerful 18‑minute film chronicles the life and legacy of Urvashi Vaid—an immigrant, LGBTQ+ activist, author, and trailblazer—whose vision reshaped the modern LGBTQ+ movement and continues to inspire changemakers around the world.

“She was, almost certainly, the most prolific LGBTQ organizer in history.”
- Masha Gessen, The New Yorker

Fermín Rojas, Producer of this powerful film, provide a brief introduction. After the screening, please stay for a facilitated discussion—sharing insights on community building, leadership, and what each of us can do next to advance equality and justice.

More film information at: www.therearethingstodo.com and PBS

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CONTACT: Fermín Rojas

Producer

DKR Films

fermin.dkr@gmail.com

OR

Colin Hennessy

Office of Sen. Julian Cyr

colin.hennessy@masenate.gov

OR

Mike Syers

Director / Producer

film@therearethingstodo.com

KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA MASSACHUSETTS

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: WOMEN ENTERTAINMENT LGBTQ+ MEN TV AND RADIO OTHER EDUCATION FILM & MOTION PICTURES CONSUMER EDUCATION

SOURCE: DKR Films

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