Film Screening; "Love Wins"

The Museum is pleased to host a screening of the award-winning film, "Love Wins," followed by a discussion and Q&A with the filmmaker Robin Kampf and the couple portrayed in the film, Jan and Em. 

"Love Wins" is a half-hour documentary that tells the story of two women, Jan (83) and Emily (87), who met and fell in love during a time when doing so was strictly taboo.  During this time they raised a family of 3 children, while living in suburban New Jersey, completely in the closet. They'd travel to Provincetown each year, where for one week would be able to live their true lives.  Their story has many layers to it, not the least of which is that Jan met Emily while Emily was working with Jan's husband! 

During New Jersey's Pride Month, the couple's compelling, and at times humorous, story offers a fascinating look in to how gay couples in the mid-20th century lived double lives, fearing being "outed."

After 45 years of living that double life, Jan and Emily finally got married, once marriage equality was legalized in New Jersey. Now, both women are community activists and proud flag-waving members of the social movement that changed the course of history. Click here to learn more about the film.

Doors open at 6:30, the film screens at 7 pm, followed by Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for Hoboken Museum members. Seating is limited, reservations are advised. Click below.