Dear friends and supporters of Lawrence Brose,
This brief note will update you on some recent developments and events in
raising awareness and funds for Lawrence's defense.
The Lawrence Brose Legal Defense Fund website has been revamped and now
includes the letters of support that have gone out to the public and are
easily read on the website. These letters are perfect for sharing with
anyone who wants to learn about Lawrence - his work, his character and the
generous support from people who know him personally and professionally.
Also recently posted on the website is the list of Notable Supporters.
These are people who are well known in the world of art and culture who
stand publicly as supporters of Lawrence in the face of these false
accusations from the Department of Homeland Security.
The Double Negative Collective recently sponsored a fundraising screening
of Lawrence's major film De Profundis at Excentris's Cinema Parallele in
Montreal, which is an indication of how far news of this case is going,
and the scope of support for Lawrence. Toronto also screened De Profundis
earlier in the year. Thank you, Canada!
De Profundis will be screened in New York at the Harry Hay Centennial
Conference that is hosted at the Graduate Center for Lesbian and Gay
Studies on September 28. Present for a panel discussion at the screening
will be Keith Gemerek, a New York photographer and Lawrence's assistant in
the production of De Profundis, Sarah Schulman, co-founder of the New York
Mix Festival which screened many of Lawrence's earlier film work, and
Judith Levine from the National Center for Reason and Justice, which has
set up an Artist Fund for the advocacy of persons falsely accused of sex
crimes.
In Buffalo, NY, Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center will host a screening
of De Profundis on October 26th. Please visit their website for
additional details at: http://www.hallwalls.org
We cannot stress enough how important it is for each of us to reach out to
our personal and professional contacts to spread the word that our
government is damaging the lives of many people in its role as a protector
from terrorism. And in Buffalo it is Artists who seem to be the biggest
targets. Steve Kurtz's charges are another outrageous example of
over-reach with false and damaging charges.
Please remember that financial donations are critical to winning this
fight for justice. No amount is too small, but the legal costs are
astronomical and your help is greatly appreciated. Everyone's freedom is
at stake. Thank you for your continued support and spreading the word.
With these letters of support, generous donors helped raise over $18,000.
We cannot express our gratitude enough for this outpouring of help. There
is a growing momentum of support, but we do need to remind all supporters
that we need to raise a significant amount of money to defend Lawrence's
innocence and help him reclaim his life. Lawrence's legal defense has
depleted his life's savings.
Tax deductible donations to Lawrence's defense can be made through the
National Center for Reason and Justice. http://ncrj.org/lawrence-brose/
NCRJ works for child-protective laws based on science, fairness, and good
sense, and supports people who are falsely accused or convicted of crimes
against children.
Also, please visit the defense fund website if you wish to donate
directly: http://lawrencebroselegaldefensefund.com/. The website
continues to update with supportive testimonials and contributions to the
art sale to benefit Lawrence's defense.
To all who are receiving this email, please let us know if you do not want
to receive these updates.
For everyone else, PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. We
also invite supporters to send us their comments and suggestions for
spreading the word and seeking support. We are confident that justice
will prevail for Lawrence Brose with your help.
Sincerest regards,
The Defense Fund Team
defensef...@lawrencebrose.com
www.lawrencebroselegaldefensefund.com
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