One of America's most sharp-tongued, stout-hearted politicians is coming to Salt Lake City in person and on the big screen.
The Utah Film Center announced today that the Damn These Heels! LGBT Film Festival will open with "Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank," an inside-look documentary at the former Massachusetts congressman and one of the most prominent gay politicians in America.
Directors Sheila Canavan and Michael Chandler will take part in a discussion after the screening. Frank and his husband, Jim Ready, are scheduled to attend.
The festival is set for July 11-13 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City.
Festival passholders and sponsors get priority access to tickets for the opening-night film. A 10-film pass is available for $35, at the festival's website, now through June 22. After that, the price goes up to $45.