Booz Allen Hamilton invites you to attend a screening of Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story at 6pm on September 25. Following the screening, we’ll continue the important discussion of courageous military service, LGBT inclusion in a post-DADT era, compassion and acceptance during a Q&A with Kristen, moderated by Booz Allen Vice President George Little. Please register to attend at bit.ly/1lctngl This event is free and open to all who would like to attend.* About the film In Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story, former U.S. Navy SEAL Christopher Beck embarks on a new mission as Kristin Beck. Kristins journey in search of the American ideals that she protected have a whole new meaning as she lives her life truthfully as a transgender woman. Kristin served for over 20 years as a member of the elite special forces Navy SEALs on SEAL Team 1 as well as the United States Special Warfare Development Group – what many in the public refer to as SEAL Team 6. She retired in 2011 with the rank of Senior Chief and continued high-level clearance work for the United States government and the Pentagon. In 2013, a year and a half after retirement, Kristin came out publicly first on LinkedIn and on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 soon thereafter. This film brings exclusive interviews from Kristin’s family and friends about her service, as well as their reactions to her coming out. It also includes exclusive footage of Chris Beck in training and combat. The documentary was filmed only a few months after the AC360 piece aired, and the truth is still fresh and emotional for those closest to her. While many people have been supportive, some in the public have expressed more bigotry than she ever expected. After a lifetime of service, Kristin has learned that her fight for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness did not end on the battlefield. *For US government employees and/or attendees who cannot accept free attendance at this event, a “fair share box” will be available at the check-in table to allow for reimbursement of the estimated $10 per-person event cost. Receipts will be provided upon request.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:44:37 +0000
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