Transylvania University 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 — including Transylvania alumnus Dr. John Fryer — who declared war against a formidable institution and won a crucial victory in the modern movement for LGBTQ equality.

CURED will be available to screen online from October 19-25. On Sunday, October 24th at 3 pm ET, we’ll have a live Zoom panel discussion featuring the film's co-directors, Bennett Singer and Patrick Sammon; activist and film interviewee, Rev. Magora Kennedy; and executive producer of CURED and Transylvania alum, Cole Rucker. Click on the "Q&A" tab above to participate in the Zoom event on the 24th.

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.