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Aspiring historian Maxine is researching Canadian social policy
when she discovers the story of Everett Klippert-the last Canadian
man jailed simply for being gay. Maxine becomes fascinated with
Everett's case and with discovering the man beyond the headlines, a
beloved Calgary bus driver on the downtown route who took care to
brighten the day of his passengers, who played on the family
baseball team and was everyone's favorite uncle, and who, when he
was confronted by police about his sexuality, refused to lie.
Inspired and captivated, Maxine interviews people who knew Everett
Klippert. She connects with a senior at a local assisted living
facility she knows only as Handsome, one of Klippert's lovers and
perhaps the only person who can truly illuminate the past. At the
same time, Maxine is navigating her own new relationship with Metis
comedian Tonya. Legislating Love is a heartwarming play that weaves
together past and present in a multi-generational exploration of
queer love. It tells the near-forgotten story of one of Canada's
quiet heroes and reminds us all that the past must be remembered as
we work together for a better future.
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