Human Rights Campaign Award ‘The Imitation Game’ with Ally for Equality Award

2 Feb 2015 8:43 AM PT

 

The Human Rights Campaign have awarded Oscar-contender, The Imitation Game, with the Ally for Equality Award.  Matthew Goode (played Hugh Alexander in the film and is on CBS’s The Good Wife), accepted the award on behalf of the film; presented the award by Joel Gay.  The award was given at a gala in New York City’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel on January 31st.

Present during the gala were Harvey Weinstein (Weinstein Company, who distributed the film), director Morten Tyldum and Producers Nora Grossman and Ido Ostrowsky.   Benedict Cumberbatch who played the lead character Alan Turing was unable to attend as he was on location in London filming Sherlock.

“We are proud to honor the stars and filmmakers of The Imitation Game for bringing the captivating yet tragic story of Alan Turing to the big screen,” said HRC President Chad Griffin.  “Alan Turing was a true hero who saved countless lives with his revolutionary thinking and determination.  Yet during the most tragic part of his lifetime, he stood alone and endured unimaginable torment and shame because he was gay. This film will give millions across the globe a chance to celebrate a truly brilliant man for his groundbreaking contributions to the world.”

Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 1.5 million members and supporters nationwide — all committed to making HRC’s vision a reality.  HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.

Celebrity supporters of Human Rights Campaign include Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lady Gaga, Sally Field, Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt and more.