What a great movie! As a Canadian, this was a very eye-opening experience. Canada is a very accepting country (in terms of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals). I think this has to do with us being a first-world country, as well we are the only country to have legislation which allows us to reach out to LGBT+ members specifically.
There is a broad spectrum of how different countries deal with 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. In the movie's case, the main focus is on Uganda, a country famously known for its intolerance towards people who differ from the "norm."
It's bewildering to think about how two countries -in the same era- can treat their population so differently.
I love how this movie showcased many different 2SLGBTQIA+ perspectives and experiences, the major one being Drake, a gay refugee from Uganda; he portrays not only the trauma - but the displacement immigrants feel.
I am an immigrant, but my family moved here willingly and from a much better country (Brazil) - I can't imagine how a refugee must feel, forced out of a country like that.
The whole movie was very tastefully written and executed. The most shocking part was the videos of Uganda and the treatment of 2SLGBTQIA+ members.
What made it so impactful was that before, the abuse was "abstract" with it only being talked about - to suddenly see it (in such a graphic video) was very shocking.
I have to give it an 8/10, overall, the movie was great, but I think they should have strived to show more of Uganda and Drake - not so much of the circle members.
There is a broad spectrum of how different countries deal with 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. In the movie's case, the main focus is on Uganda, a country famously known for its intolerance towards people who differ from the "norm."
It's bewildering to think about how two countries -in the same era- can treat their population so differently.
I love how this movie showcased many different 2SLGBTQIA+ perspectives and experiences, the major one being Drake, a gay refugee from Uganda; he portrays not only the trauma - but the displacement immigrants feel.
I am an immigrant, but my family moved here willingly and from a much better country (Brazil) - I can't imagine how a refugee must feel, forced out of a country like that.
The whole movie was very tastefully written and executed. The most shocking part was the videos of Uganda and the treatment of 2SLGBTQIA+ members.
What made it so impactful was that before, the abuse was "abstract" with it only being talked about - to suddenly see it (in such a graphic video) was very shocking.
I have to give it an 8/10, overall, the movie was great, but I think they should have strived to show more of Uganda and Drake - not so much of the circle members.