Celebrities are giving away free screenings of Love, Simon

Celebrities across America have been buying up screenings of the gay come-of-age film Love, Simon so that people can see it for free.

“I saw the movie Love, Simon last night and was utterly enchanted, moved to tears, and deeply proud of everyone who helped create it,” Neil Patrick Harris wrote on Instagram.

“How I wish something this brave, powerful, and confident existed when I was struggling with my identity—but how super awesome that a new generation will get to lead by this example… my husband David and I enjoyed Love, Simon so much, we wanted to pay it forward. Others are doing this, and I’m so on board. So we bought out a screening at a theatre in my hometown of Albuquerque, NM for this Sunday afternoon.

“It’s free, and a great chance to see this wonderful film. Hope you can make it!”

Harris joins other celebrities like Kristen Bell and Matt Bomer, who have bought out movie theatres in their own home towns for people to see the movie for free.

The film’s director, Greg Berlanti, has also bought out screenings, “Robbie Rogers and I have been so emotionally affected to the reactions to Love, Simon and to supporters hosting screenings that we have decided to buy out two theatres.

“We have partnered with local LGBTI organisations in Jackson, MS and Louisville, KY. Our hope is that young LGBTI people in these cities that might not have the opportunity to see Love, Simon now will have the chance.”

The film is the first major studio release to focus on a gay teen romance.

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