50 Years, 50 Heroes: Christopher Racster Honors Sir Ian McKellen

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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Christopher Racster Honors Sir Ian McKellen
For the Advocate's 50th Anniversary, Outfest executive director Christopher Racster honors Lord of the Rings and X-Men actor Sir Ian McKellen.
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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Christopher Racster Honors Sir Ian McKellen

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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Christopher Racster Honors Sir Ian McKellen

For the Advocate's 50th Anniversary, Outfest executive director Christopher Racster honors Lord of the Rings and X-Men actor Sir Ian McKellen.

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