Exiled for existing: LGBTQ refugees in Scotland
In a new short film, 'Exiled for Existing', more than 40 lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer refugees and asylum-seekers in Glasgow explore the impact of having to flee a place to be yourself.
The film will be shown and followed by a Q&A with some of the film-makers.
Wednesday 15th July, 6-7.30pm. Free but ticketed, please book here .
This is a community film project produced by the Glasgow workers co-operative, Media Co-op, in partnership with LGBT Unity Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland.
Quotes from the film-makers
"Being a lesbian in Nigeria - you could end up in jail, you could be killed". says Blessing. "I've not had a good sleep until I came to Scotland".
Oluinatosin says "They kept repeating: 'you're a disgrace, an abomination. You're possessed by a demon'".
"Here in Scotland I'm free" says Mutiat, "This is who I am. Nobody can change me. Nobody."
"Love makes your world go round. Love is what keeps pushing us forward" says Bisola.
With thanks to Media Co-op funders, National Lottery Scotland Awards for All Community Fund, the Scottish Council on Archives, Our Story Scotland, and many kind supporters.
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