On Thursday 11 June, staff, students and friends gathered together to watch Out Laws, a film directed by Lexi Powner and James Lewis, and presented by The Good Side production company.
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The event was organised by the School of Health & Medical Sciences, City St George’s, University of London for Pride Month, which takes place each year in June and is a time to celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of LGBTQIA+ communities around the world.
The film centres on three courageous litigants — Friedel Dausab, Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, and Raven Gill — who put their lives and personal safety at risk as they challenge discriminatory laws and advocate for greater rights and protections for LGBTQIA+ people. The event included an exclusive live Q&A with James Lewis, Co-Director, filmmaker and writer in person and Friedel Dausab, who joined online from Namibia.
Speaking about the event, Asma Ashraf, Academic Director for Practice – Nursing and Midwifery and LGBTQIA+ Community Inclusion Committee Co-Chair (LCIC) said:
Michelle Ellis, Associate Dean, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion said:
You can watch the trailer here, follow Out Laws on Instagram here or subscribe to their newsletter here to hear more about screenings and impact.
Image credit: Emily N'Kanga.