The American Psychiatric Association Foundation invites you to a special private virtual screening of CURED, which has been described as “fascinating” (Hollywood Reporter), “riveting” (The Queer Review) and “astonishingly rich ... one of the best documentaries of this or any year" (British Film Institute). This award-winning documentary chronicles the battle waged by a small group of activists who declared war against a formidable institution — and won a crucial victory in the modern movement for LGBTQ equality.
On Wednesday, June 23rd at 8 pm ET, join us for a discussion about CURED moderated by Jacki Lyden, writer, journalist and the recipient of the APA's 2021 Patient Advocacy Award; and featuring the film's co-director, Patrick Sammon; Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Saul Levin; researcher, medical journalist, and psychiatry fellow at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Jack Turban; and Archivist and Librarian at APAF, Deena Gorland. Click on the "Q&A" tab above to participate in this live event.
APAF is the presenting sponsor for CURED’s outreach and engagement campaign. This support has allowed the filmmakers to launch an ambitious campaign to amplify the reach and impact of this documentary in classrooms, communities, and educational institutions. Through community-based programs, fellowships, awards and grants, the APAF addresses critical mental health needs and directs resources where they are needed most. All the Foundation’s initiatives focus on one goal: A mentally healthy nation for all.
Your support today of the Melvin Sabshin, M.D. Library & Archives directly contributes to our ability to aid in production of more resources like CURED, as well as the preservation and expansion of APA and psychiatry's history. To donate, please click here or text "CURED" to 44321.
Making History
Until 1973, the medical establishment classified every gay person — no matter how well-adjusted — as the victim of a disease. As long as lesbians and gay men were “sick,” progress toward equality was impossible. CURED takes viewers inside the David-versus-Goliath battle that led the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses.
Even though this film highlights a story from the past, it offers lessons that are profoundly relevant today. This film reveals how a handful of determined individuals can create lasting social change.
