Documentary backdrop image for Venture Out (2020)

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202015 minGdoc-short

Venture Out

202015 minGdoc-short

Fifteen minutes detail Perry Cohen's work with The Venture Out Project, which organizes wilderness trips for LGBTQ+ individuals to foster community bonds.

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Jamie DiNicola,

Matthew Mikkelsen

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Fifteen minutes detail Perry Cohen's work with The Venture Out Project, which organizes wilderness trips for LGBTQ+ individuals to foster community bonds.

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Jamie DiNicoladirector

Palmer Morsedirector

Matthew Mikkelsendirector

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Perry Cohen leads The Venture Out Project, a nonprofit that organizes wilderness trips for LGBTQ+ individuals. Set against the backdrop of nature, the film captures the bonds formed among participants as they navigate outdoor challenges together. Through shared experiences, Cohen's work fosters community and healing. The 15-minute documentary illustrates how these outdoor adventures create lasting connections and support networks within the LGBTQ+ community.

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