Also, featured in the film is Dr. Robert Spitzer, from Columbia University. Dr. Spitzer is well known for his research in diagnosis and sexual orientation. Dr. Spitzer is also renowned for his role in removing homosexuality from the list of disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association in 1973.

One of the video participants was once featured in an award winning film as a gay man. Noe Gutierrez was in the video "It's Elementary" explaining what being gay was like to middle school children. Mr. Gutierrez has since become heterosexual and talks about his process of transition on the I Do Exist video.

The purpose of the national launch is to raise awareness and encourage discussion concerning the topic of change in sexual identity. October 11 is National Coming Out Day when the gay political group, the Human Rights Campaign, publicizes the message that the only healthy response to same sex attractions is to declare a gay, lesbian or bisexual identity. The film I Do Exist gives the narratives of five people who have chosen a different path, one that involves a profound personal transformation.

Directed by James Kragel, the video is being shown in churches, libraries, colleges, and homes nationwide. "Currently, we have over 45 venues scheduled and are adding more daily," said Throckmorton.

Organizations and individuals wanting to take part and host a showing of any size are encouraged to contact Dr. Throckmorton at ewthrockmorton@gcc.edu or 724-458-3787. For more information on the video, I Do Exist, or to register a showing go to www.idoexist.net

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