Films: Global Queers
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Wednesday, June 24, 2:15 PM
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Global Queers
108 Minute Running Time
Four documentaries shine a light on the trials and triumphs of diverse queer groups from around the world. Though it hardly comes as a surprise that LGBT groups face persecution worldwide, these films fly past that general concept and instead detail the inventive ways different queer groups build and protect their cultures.
Pecah Lobang (Busted) focuses on the mak nyah (male to female transsexual) community in multicultural, Islamic, Malaysia, where conservative forces have instituted laws that disempower the mak nyahs. The doc intelligently surveys a series of ideas about gender, religion and culture. A Taiwanese storefront’s status as a galvanizing force and its subsequent legal battles provide a fascinating and insightful story about persistence and quiet strength in Welcome to My Queer Bookstore. The store’s owner, J. J. Lai, is erudite and his archivist’s sensibilities belie a steely resolve. Queer Sarajevo Festival 2008 documents the hateful backlash against the first queer film festival in Sarajevo, which was scheduled to take place during the Musilm holy month of Ramadan in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The government and hooligans stood together in attempts to end the festival. Finally, Krudas features bumpin’ Cuban lesbian hip hop artists with infectious music and smiles.
Text Voting Codes:
Pecah Lobang (Busted): S534
Welcome to My Queer Bookstore: S577
Queer Sarajevo Festival 2008: S613
Krudas: S582
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Films in Program...
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Malaysia
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2008
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30 min.
Director:
Poh Si Teng
Shot in the Kuala Lumpur red light district, this documentary revolves around Natasha, a Muslim Mak Nyah (male to female transsexual) who refuses to live life as a man in Malaysia. Text Voting Code: S534...
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Cuba
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2006
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29 min.
Director:
Opie Boero-Imwinkelried
Krudas explores the lives and work of a Cuban lesbian couple who are hip hop singers and performers. The duo addresses issues such as women’s liberation, lesbian rights, female solidarity and racism. Their work is deeply engaged with feminism and strong ties to their African roots. Text Voting Code: S582...
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Bosnia & Herzegovina
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2008
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30 min.
Director:
Cazim Dervisevic
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Masa Hilcisin
The first Sarajevo Queer Festival took place in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 24 to 26 September, 2008. Threats had been made during the run-up to the event and, at the event’s opening, there were indeed attacks on both the festival’s organizers and those taking part. Text Voting Code: S613...
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Taiwan
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2009
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19 min.
Director:
Larry Tung
Located in Taipei, Taiwan, Gin Gin’s Bookstore is the only bookstore dedicated to the LGBT community in the Chinese-speaking world. The director explores the lawsuits and the discussion this iconic space has ignited, as well as its place in gay culture: hosting public forums, book signing and promotional activities for gay films and television shows. Text Voting Code: S577...
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