Discover the shared humanity and common goals between personal headlines and public sensationalism.
What: This local documentary explores what it is like to be a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex (GLBTI) individual in present day Victoria. The audience gains deep insight in what it means to be a member of an often misunderstood, vilified and ostracized minority. Share the personal experiences of Nevo, Steph, Gordo, Nick, Margot, Erin, Michael, Jules, Maddy, Harry, Domi, and Edward. Discover the importance of the Minus18 Formal that makes them feel at home in their own skin.The heartfelt and clear message is on point, on target for the entire duration. Full of gems, with this example from Maddy: "... I want kids to know that it’s OK to be who you are. If you’re a tomboy or a boy who’s a bit more feminine, or if you don’t feel like you’re a boy or a girl, that’s fine. I don’t want kids to grow up thinking: there’s husbands and wives, there’s boys and girls, and that's it."
Edward hopes for a time "When sexuality becomes more like a footnote description to who you are, rather than the overall description, that’s when I think we’ll see a lot more positive change."
Director Suzi Taylor gave an inspiring speech and highlights that statistics show Australia's alarmingly high youth suicide rate, and that GLBTI individuals as a proportion of population are over represented in self-harm and suicide data. Factors like Non-Religious and religious backgrounds were unuseful as predictors whereas family relationships, societal inequities, disadvantage and prejudice were consistently significant causes. She acknowledged the contribution by the team re-editing the film, colour grading and creating a beautiful crisp audio edit to do justice to the wonderful stories. Post-production was possible thanks to generous donations through a crowdsourcing Kickstarter campaign.
Movie runs 45 mins, followed by an audience Q&A with a panel of most of the featured individuals. The panel were asked to speak on spirituality, religion and its role and their answers revealed the movie can also be read as a comparative study of how religious leaders, backgrounds and teachings influence an individual's choices through natural life's transitions.
The night continued at a party on-site at Lido bar where the welcoming assembly mixed informally enjoying delicious food made by the Director Suzi Taylor and her family.
The suffering caused by Ignorance has no limits, and may this documentary be successful in shining a light into historical, ongoing and needless prejudices against this section of our community.
On this GEIFN GOES occasion: Lido Cinema, Level 1, 675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria 3121
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