For decades, hopeful LGBT actors, writers and stage directors came West to make it big. One of those individuals was openly gay author Felice Picano, who arrived in Hollywood in 1977 to work for Cary Grant’s Brut Productions, and soon became a friend to a host of actors and fellow writers, many of whom were closeted.

In this presentation, he shares their anecdotes, vintage photos and excerpts from his own Hollywood novel to show how some found success against the odds and why they became icons of the film world.

Sunday, June 30
2 p.m.
CENTRAL LIBRARY

Los Angeles Public Library
Taper Auditorium
630 W. Fifth St.
(213) 228-7388

FREE tickets are available online HERE.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Due to lane and street closures near Central Library, plan ahead and allow extra time to reach your destination. 

This program series has been made possible by a grant from  the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For ADA accommodations, please call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.