A BETTER PLACE
A BETTER PLACE
Directed by Jennifer Fearnley, Leva Kwestany
33 MIN | DOCUMENTARY, SOCIAL ISSUES, LGBTQ | UNITED KINGDOM | 2022
REGAL 14TH ST. | Sunday, October 15th | 11:00 AM
Plays in SHORT FILM SERIES #14
Auditorium 15
Cast: Caleb Orozco, Kendale Trapp, Anjali Gopalan, Kim Simplis-Barrow, Khalinda Madeleine, Eric Gitari, Ronny Arnephy
Synopsis: A Better Place is an in depth look at the toxic legacy of British colonial-era laws, which criminalise consensual same-sex love, while at the same time allowing perpetrators of sexual violence to go unpunished. More than 70 countries still criminalise gay sex. In over 30, rape within marriage is still legal. Behind these statistics are the people whose lives are paralyzed by these archaic laws. no recourse to justice. And meet the global network of activists, lawyers and legislators striving for equality and justice for everyone.
Together, these courageous survivors and reformers are working to eradicate these laws, which blight the lives of millions. By unshackling our societies from the devastating relics of colonialism, this inspiring network of changemakers is forging a path to an equal, just and happier world.
Followed by Q&A with Filmmaker & Cast.