AIDS Law Project's 20th Anniversary Gala
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
- Organization: AIDS Law Project
- Source: Pennsylvania
Jonathan Demme, award-winning director of the film Philadelphia, will take center stage at the AIDS Law Project's 20th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, November 20th
Released 15 years ago, Philadelphia was the first major motion picture to tackle the topic of AIDS discrimination. At the gala, Demme will hold a series of short conversations with members of the cast and crew of Philadelphia that will consider the film's impact on the public's awareness of the AIDS epidemic and how it challenged popular stereotypes about people living with AIDS.
The evening will continue with a rousing jazz concert from multitalented author and musician James McBride and his band, who will be making their fourth annual appearance to benefit the AIDS Law Project.
Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell has lent his name to the affair as the honorary chair. Demme and McBride have generously donated their time to the event.
Sponsors will enjoy a private reception with Demme and McBride before the event. Call Naomi Geschwind at 215.587.9377 for information on sponsorship opportunities at this one-of-a-kind evening!
