On this anniversary of Stonewall, the first without our Transgender Hero Victoria Cruz who was there in 1969, we must pick up of the torch and continue the fight for equal rights. We're honored to feature Victoria in our film, her words live on. You'll hear them here: "Love will always conquer hate"

It is with great sadness that I share the loss of LGBTQ ICON Victoria Cruz, who died Wednesday. Advocating for our rights since the Stonewall Riots in 1969, she joined the NY Anti Violence Project to counsel victims of hate crime. I was honored to have her in my film, and showcase her activism.

3 years ago today our film was released. The message of love over hate remains critical with our rights under attack.Telling our stories is always important as it changes minds and gives comfort to those living in fear. Love changes lives. Watch now and you’ll feel hope. www.piecesofusthefilm.com

We are proud to sponsor Be A Friend Project in our shared mission to end bullying. Their work with students transforms lives, and ensures no one goes through the rough patches alone. Please support their Walk-A-Thon to end bullying on October 18th, you can donate here: givebutter.com/BAFPwalk

Producer Mark VDH is proud to be a part of this short documentary "Mom, I have something to tell you", screened at the Cinema Diverse festival in Palm Springs over the weekend. Great questions for the filmmakers and each short film with its own message of inclusion, empathy and community.

A wonderful weekend of community, filmmakers and storytelling at the OutSouth queer film festival. This is how we start conversations and change minds, by sharing our stories. “Mom, I have something to tell you” does just that.

We’re In Durham, North Carolina at an LGBTQ film festival for “Mom, I’ve got something to tell you” a documentary short. An important film about the bond gay men share with their mom that can shape lives. This is producer Rick Miller with Dana, one of the mom’s in the film. A sister film to ours.

Our film's mission was always to showcase how hate can be transformed by love, that healing from trauma is a universal human experience reaching far beyond the five people in the film who share their stories, courage and resilience. It will leave you with hope. www.youtube.com/watch?v=thh1...

Looking for something to counter the hate and division? Our film showcases #WorldPride 2019 in NYC, where 5 powerful stories of love in the face of hate against the LGBTQ community converge, and triumph. Their courage, resilience and strength will leave you with hope. www.piecesofusthefilm.com

Happy #PrideMonth Watch the film's trailer here, then watch the film. Five survivors of LGBTQ hate who each give us hope. A Prince, A Rapper, A Mother, A Flagger and a Stonewall Survivor. Courage is contagious. Pass it on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=thh1...

Happy Pride in a year where it feels more important than ever. Courage is contagious, and we need all the allies we can get. #pridemonth is to remember, honor and celebrate where we've been and where we're going by speaking our truth. Our film will give you hope. www.justwatch.com/us/movie/pie...

Producer @markvdhmusic.bsky.social had the opportunity to hear first hand about the making of “Will and Harper” at Netflix today, and have a conversation with Harper and the Director Josh Greenbaum afterwards about the importance of allies, telling our LGBTQ stories, and the power of documentary.

Two years ago today our film was released, and sadly the message of hope, community and resilience has become even more important. In times like these, we must realize we aren't alone, and we are more alike as human beings than we are different. When one person stands up, love will conquer hate.

Our film features 5 gay, straight and transgender hate crime survivors, whose lives intertwine through their brave choice to take their recovery public. It's suddenly much more relevant. We are far more alike than we are different. I hope you'll watch and share. www.piecesofusthefilm.com

She has always stood for love in the face of hate. A true leader. Now, and then. The Shepard family has done the same for 25 years. We are honored to have Dennis Shepard’s endorsement of our film. When one person speaks out, it gives others permission to do the same. Love will always conquer hate.

When one person speaks the truth, others will follow. This is the message of our film. We are not alone. And heroes sometimes emerge in unlikely places, but they always emerge. Be a leader.

Bishop Budde speaks on behalf of so many of us. Her message of mercy, kindness and love in the face of hate is exactly why we made our film. Courage in Contagious.

Send thank you postcard. Mahalo, Bishop Budde, for speaking and showing lokahi (working together to care for each other). #CallToAction #PC2A #PostcardsToVoters @postcards4usa.bsky.social

Watch a bishop scold Donald Trump about attacks on LGBTQ+ and immigrants during the inaugural prayer service. Read more: www.advocate.com/news/bishop-...

Our film showcases five intersecting stories of LGBTQ hate crime recovery. If you are looking for hope in the face of the recent rhetoric targeting our community, the story featured here will give you hope. It showcases how a Brooklyn elementary school created a safe space for all students.

This is why we must never give up the fight for equality. Today and every day. This is why we made our film. Love will always conquer hate. www.piecesofusthefilm.com

We made our film to humanize the experiences of the LGBTQ community, showcasing 5 intertwined stories of courage and resilience, and the power of choosing love when confronted with hate. Oppression is real. We're here and will not be silent. Our stories must be told. It will leave you with hope.

Watch the film's trailer here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=thh1...

Click here for all the platforms to watch the film, and find out for yourself what hope looks like: www.justwatch.com/us/movie/pie...

Pieces of Us is an intimate look at the personal journeys of five LGBTQ hate crime survivors whose lives intertwine through the brave choice to take their recovery public. A Gay Rapper, a Mother, a Flagger, a Stonewall Survivor and an Indian Prince. Tragedy brought them together. Love healed them.

"'PIECES OF US’ is an uplifting message of surviving...and the struggle to turn negativity into positivity. It speaks to the gay and straight communities everywhere about the blessing of being different, and the importance of accepting that difference in everyone" - DENNIS SHEPARD (Matthew's Father)

We are an award winning documentary film about five gay, straight and transgender survivors of LGBTQ hate crime. Tragedy brought them together. Love healed them. Now available on Apple TV+, Amazon, Tubi and more in the US and Canada. More information: www.piecesofusthefilm.com