Cast of The Kid Talks Gay Rights

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          May 13, 2010
          
        
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The cast of the off-Broadway show The Kid, which is based on a memoir by Dan Savage about his experiences adopting a child with his partner, hits the red carpet opening night to talk about the impact the show will have on the gay rights movement.

Watch star Christopher Sieber and a number of celebrity guests talk below.
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