Chasing Capri

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2017

 

Caleb Holland

Chasing Capri, Film

864-934-2796

calebhollandfilm@gmail.com

 

TRANS TEEN FEATURED IN NEW DOCUMENTARY Filmmaker Releases Documentary Highlighting LGBTQ Experiences in the Southeast RALEIGH, NC: Southeast filmmaker Caleb Holland has released his documentary film Chasing Capri. The film captures the coming of age story of teen trans activist Capri Culpepper, best known for her triumph over the South Carolina DMV in 2015 after she was denied a license based on her appearance. Chasing Capri also documents the struggles currently facing the broader LGBTQ community in the southern United States, including the infamous ‘bathroom bills’ and the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting. The film explores the impact of North Carolina’s House Bill 2 highlighting the response of businesses and individuals across North Carolina including Lightning Bolt Ink in Asheville, Scuppernong Books in Greensboro, and 21C Museum Hotel in Durham. Chasing Capri has been released online, in time for LGBT Pride Month, and is available via Vimeo at chasingcapri.com, prior to a series of screenings across the south benefiting various LGBTQ charities. Speaking on his motivation for creating the film, Director Caleb Holland said, “I grew up gay and afraid to be myself in the same town as Capri. I was drawn to her story because I recognized many of her struggles from my own journey. It’s important to me that as few young people as possible grow up as we did, expecting to have to leave their hometown in order to be accepted. I hope this film provides an opportunity for conversation and opens the doorway to cooperation between individuals of all different backgrounds.” Chasing Capri has garnered notable contributors including Greensboro mayor Nancy Vaughn, Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign, Shakina Nayfack who appears in Amy Poehler’s Difficult People, viral trans activist Corey Maison, Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs, and Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan. At 23, this film represents filmmaker Caleb Holland’s first feature length documentary film. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpa6VauAtZc The trailer can be used in broadcast content. ##END##

A Mississippi Love Story – Marriage Equality Film Released Free to Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT: Robbie D. Fisher, Fisher Productions, LLC, robbiedfisher@aol.com, 601.941.1865 or Eddie Outlaw, eddie.outlaw@gmail.com, 601.955.3474

 

 

A Mississippi Love Story – Marriage Equality Film Released Free to Public

 

Jackson, Mississippi – June 8, 2015 – Fisher Productions, LLC has released A Mississippi Love Story free to the public via download on Vimeo.  The film is available at the following link:  https://vimeo.com/98754295

Robbie Fisher, of Fisher Productions, LLC, states, “In anticipation of the approaching U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, as well as in recognition of the upcoming two year anniversary of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, we are making the film available free to any organization or media outlet who wishes to share it in support of marriage equality.”

The short documentary A Mississippi Love Story (2014, runtime 13 minutes) introduces the viewer to Eddie and Justin, a couple who travelled from their home in Jackson, MS to marry in California, and whose marriage is not recognized by their home state.

The film premiered nearly one year ago, and has since garnered national interest and acclaim. It has been screened at film festivals internationally and was awarded “Best Mississippi Short Documentary” at the Oxford (MS) Film Festival in February 2015.

Eddie and Justin, who are featured in the film, are excited about the decision: “We are so thrilled that Robbie [Fisher Productions, LLC] is making this public release at this significant moment,” says Eddie. “This just shows the amazing support we have,” says Justin, “not just from the producer, but also from community here in general.”

Fisher requests that any contributions be made to Unity Mississippi, Pride Planning Committee in support of current and future efforts for LGBTQ+ equality and justice in Mississippi.  Go to:  http://mspride.org/donate.php

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