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People of
Color Film Festival, November 30–December 2 in
L.A.

Outfest's fifth annual Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival takes place November 30 through December 2 at Los Angeles's Egyptian Theater. For details and program lineup, go to www.outfest.org/fusion. (The Advocate)

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