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Taiwan : Marriage & Hot Bean Curd Sellers
There are two reasons why you may want to hop on a Taiwan bound plane these days. First because they have just been the latest country (and the first Asian nation) to legalize same sex marriage for which we heartily congratulate them. Secondly, it’s the home of 26 year old Chen Yitin who has become…
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Luna Park : a film about love and life
There are many ways that we can help fight homophobia, and probably none is more important than empowering a new generation who dare to take a stand on their own. There is no more effective way of getting your message than using the sheer power of film, and that is exactly what a young French…
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Watch the Irish ‘Riot’
If you are still under the (very) misguided impression that Irish entertainment starts and ends with the ubiquitous Michael Flatley then you need to make speedy tracks to Dublin this summer where they are literally having a Riot on stage. Check out the video below and if that doesn’t have you reaching for Aer Lingus…
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Passing : the story of 3 Trans Men of color
Passing is a very powerful short documentary which examines experiences of racism and sexism today, through the eyes of 3 transmen of color. Co-directed by one of the men Lucah Rosenberg Lee, it adds yet another vital piece of conversation to the continuing dialogue about the acceptance of members of the transgender community in a culture…
