"It was powerful for me, especially as a lifelong Lynner. These are the hidden stories of resilience, power, and joy that are not shared as openly growing up, but are just as important as any history lesson taught in our City."

- Faustina Cuevas

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"What an incredible tribute to the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Lynn and all the work that has been done and is left to be done!"

- Alison Miller

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"A fantastic audio-visual time capsule of Lynn’s queer history. An important documentary to help remind everyone of the struggles this community has always faced, how we always overcome and rise."

- Riley

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"For those of us who fall under the LGBTQIA umbrella, this is a history we need to know, and for everyone else, it's just as important."

- Tiffany Magnolia

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"I am so proud for future generations to enjoy and learn about the LGBTQ history of Lynn."

- Coco Alinsug

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"The film was very inspiring, and shared so much history that I wasn't aware of. I love how it shared stories of people from Lynn who were a part of different communities, and showed them past and present."

- Alex Hanson

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This film explores the joys, successes, challenges, and hardships experienced by Lynn’s gay, lesbian, transgender, and queer community in their ongoing fight for equality.

 

It illustrates their journey from secrecy and danger to freely celebrating pride and electing openly LGBTQ+ officials.

 

Featuring stories from Lynn’s gay bars and extensive interviews with community members, it pays tribute to prominent local figures in the arts, sports, politics and labor, delving into social, political, and youth alliances, political achievements, and the deep connections formed in Lynn's iconic gay bars.  

 

The film also explores the struggles faced, including violence, discrimination, disease and death, while sharing stories of arson, assaults, a hostage situation, and the eventual decline of the bars. Watch and take pride in over a century of remarkable progress for Lynn’s resilient LGBTQ+ community.

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Based on Through a Rainbow Lens, A Reflection on Lynn’s LGBTQ+ History.

Website: www.UnitedLynnPride.com/lgbtqhistory 

360° Virtual Museum: https://througharainbowlens.vrticalmedia.digital

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Oral History Highlights: https://youtu.be/r4QI-3WGyHY 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RainbowLens