Special screening of “Uniquely Nasty: The U.S. Government’s War on Gays,” 6:30 pm Oct. 7

A special screening of the documentary “Uniquely Nasty: The U.S. Government’s War on Gays” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the National Press Club's conference rooms.

The screening is free for Club members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required.

Following the screening, a distinguished panel will comment on the film and some of its disclosures, including significant new information about the Cold War-era anti-gay blackmail plot that led to the suicide of Sen. Lester Hunt.

The panels will also discuss how the film is relevant to current LGBT issues, including opportunities to run for public office.

Moderator:
Marilyn Geewax, NPR senior business editor and member of the National Press Club's Board of Governors

Panelists:
· Michael Isikoff, Yahoo chief investigative correspondent
· Charles Francis, president, Mattachine Society of Washington, D.C.
· Paul M. Thompson, partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
· Jaan Williams, director of domestic programs, Victory Fund and Institute

This event is sponsored by the Club's Events committee.