[MLPnews] MLP and PFLAG San Jose release video series on DVD, VHS

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Volume 1 of the series includes a 30-minute interview with MLP
field organizer Michael Adee.

Notice posted by: Bruce Hahne, MLP Hearts & Minds project coordinator

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                             PRESS RELEASE
                         For immediate release

               MORE LIGHT PRESBYTERIANS AND PFLAG SAN JOSE 
                 ANNOUNCE JOINT RELEASE OF VIDEO SERIES

    "Project Hearts & Minds" DVDs, Tapes, Facilitators Guides Allow Easy
     Discussion of LGBT Concerns in Churches, Schools, Community Groups

SAN JOSE, CA, April 5, 2004 - More Light Presbyterians (MLP) and the
San Jose / Peninsula chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) today announced the national video release
of Project Hearts & Minds, a multi-volume series of half-hour
television shows designed for use as discussion starters and for
prejudice reduction in churches, schools, community groups, and other
organizations.  Each TV show volume includes four studio-taped
talk-show interviews with LGBT or LGBT-supportive guests who speak
about their lives, their experiences, their families, and their work
for equality.

"What's great about the Hearts & Minds series," commented More Light
Presbyterians Co-moderator Donna Riley, "is that it's aimed at
fence-sitters -- people who are uncertain about their feelings on LGBT
issues but whose hearts and minds can be won when they hear the
stories shared by real lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people."

"Supporters of LGBT equality now have an easy way to promote
discussion of LGBT issues within mixed-opinion or even moderately
hostile social groups," noted Tom Henderson, PFLAG San Jose President.
"We're excited at this opportunity for collaboration between PFLAG and
More Light Presbyterians, since the shows work well both in churches
and in secular groups."

Each volume of the Hearts & Minds series includes four 30-minute
shows, is available on DVD and VHS, and ships with a printed
facilitator's guide of discussion questions that make it easy to get
groups talking after watching each program.  The material is
appropriate for both youth and adult groups in a wide variety of
settings.  The copyright allows users to make and share copies of the
tapes and DVDs with friends on a noncommercial basis.  Two volumes are
available immediately, with more volumes scheduled for release
throughout the year.

The Hearts & Minds VHS tapes and DVDs can be ordered online at
www.mlp.org/heartsandminds.  There is no requirement to be a PFLAG or
More Light Presbyterians member.  The series is sold at cost, with
DVDs under $4 and VHS tapes under $10.

About More Light Presbyterians: More Light Presbyterians, the oldest
gay rights group in the 2.5-million member Presbyterian Church USA
(PCUSA), works for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of
the PCUSA.

About Peninsula / San Jose PFLAG: Peninsula / San Jose PFLAG is one of
the leading chapters of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays, a 200,000-member national organization which promotes the health
and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons,
their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy.


                         Media Contacts:

Donna Riley, Co-Moderator, More Light Presbyterians, 413-584-7935,
dmriley at alumni.princeton.edu

Kate Sherwood, Peninsula / San Jose PFLAG TV team co-producer,
650-327-1721, ducky at webfoot.com

Hearts & Minds web page: www.mlp.org/heartsandminds

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