On Wednesday, June 15th at 6pm Pride Center of Vermont will be screening the Vermont debut of the new documentary, Denial, by Derek Hallquist at Main Street Landing.

Denial tackles two of today's most controversial and topical issues. At first glance they may seem miles apart, but are ultimately united by the struggles of one individual taking a stand on issues most people would rather ignore. With stunning access to intimate family moments and behind-the-scenes energy deals, and with unique humor in the face of overwhelming events, Denial manages to present an important topic through a funny, informational, and enormously compelling personal narrative.

Christine Hallquist, as she is now known, is the only sitting CEO to publicly undergo gender transition while still in office. Both recognized the overlap in their stories. Christine gave Derek unprecedented access to her transition process during filming, and Derek realizes that the story of facing global challenges will be as much about his own family as it is about the world.

Produced by Mosaic Films Incorporated, the Vermont debut of Denial comes just ten days after the film’s world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival and will be just the second time the film has been screened for the public. The event benefits Denial, Pride Center of Vermont and 350vermont.org. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6pm, screening begins at 7pm and there will be a panel discussion after the film featuring the film’s director, Derek Hallquist, Christine Hallquist, CEO of Vermont Electric Cooperative, Kim Fountain of Pride Center of Vermont and Maeve McBride of 350 Vermont.

Tickets are $25 each and a portion will be donated to Pride Center of Vermont as well as 350vermont.org. Tickets are best purchased in advance by going to pridecentervt.org.