PSA Depicts LGBT Discrimination as Russia's 'Newest Olympic Sport'

[William769]

WARNING NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART.

http://www.advocate.com/sports/2014/02/07/psa-depicts-lgbt-discrimination-russias-newest-olympic-sport

[sheshe2]

1. That video breaks my heart.

Released by The Fair Games Project, the short film project, which is raising awareness and funds for The Russia Freedom Fund, concludes with a reminder to viewers that being gay is still criminalized in more than 70 countries, including Russia.

The Fair Games Project, in partnership with Athlete Ally and other LGBT groups, released the two-minute video, which also features the song "Freedom" from artist King avriel. The director and producer of the Fair Games Project, Michael Rohrbaugh, previously commented on the necessity of the video's message during its successful fundraising campaign.

“There are 77 countries in the world where being gay remains a crime, in some cases punishable by forced labor, lifelong prison sentences, and even execution,” said Rohrbaugh, who previously created a PSA alongside the nonprofit Moms Demand Action to raise awareness of gun violence in public schools. “With your help, FGP aims to correct this injustice, and serve as a powerful rallying cry for global gay rights.”

http://www.advocate.com/sports/2014/02/07/psa-depicts-lgbt-discrimination-russias-newest-olympic-sport

William

[sheshe2]

2. Kick!

[Behind the Aegis]

3. kick

[sheshe2]

4. Kick!

[blkmusclmachine]

5. "Dirty Laundry"

"Kick 'em when they're up

Kick 'em when they're down

Kick 'em when they're up

Kick 'em when they're down

Kick 'em when they're up

Kick 'em when they're down

Kick 'em when they're up

Kick 'em all around..."

[MADem]

6. Jesus that is HARD TO WATCH.

Which is why everyone needs to see it.

This topic is pooh-poohed by those who don't believe it affects them, but people are ending up dead.

The dismissive folks need to put their eyes on that ad. It's powerful.