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'Broken Hearts Club': 25 Years Later
13 Apr
Summary
- The film 'The Broken Hearts Club' turns 25 this April.
- A special screening honors the LGBTQIA+ film's legacy.
- Olympians and actors will attend the West Hollywood event.
A special screening event will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Greg Berlanti's beloved film, 'The Broken Hearts Club.' This celebration is scheduled to take place on April 25 in West Hollywood. The evening promises a screening of the film, followed by a conversation with cast members.
Attendees will include a notable roster of Olympians such as Adam Rippon, Johnny Weir, and Brittany Bowe. The event is a partnership with Street Food Cinema and will be held at West Hollywood Park, with proceeds benefiting Pride House LA/West Hollywood and Team OutAF.
The post-screening discussion will feature prominent figures like Billy Porter and Zach Braff, alongside director Greg Berlanti and producer Mickey Liddell, moderated by Jess Cagle. The film itself, which explored romance and friendship among a group of friends in West Hollywood, originally starred Timothy Olyphant, Jennifer Coolidge, and Nia Long.
Berlanti and Liddell expressed their honor and excitement for the event, emphasizing the film's core message of friendship and found family within the LGBTQIA+ community. They highlighted the film's depiction of support during both challenging and celebratory times, drawing parallels to the work of the beneficiary organizations in championing inclusion and LGBTQIA+ excellence in sports.
