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Bayard & Me

Matt Wolf | 2017

United States | 16 min | 12+ years | English

The startling true story about how the openly gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin adopted his partner Walter Naegle in the 1980s for legal protections.

Topics: Activism / People Power, Human Rights, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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A Boy Named Gavin

Elyse Kelly | 2017

United States | 2 min | 5+ years | English with English subtitles |

When 18-year old transgender Gavin Grimm started using the boys’ bathroom in school it caused uproar. In this powerful short film he demands his rights and urges acceptance amongst his community.

Topics: Activism / People Power, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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The Breadwinner

Nora Twomey | 2017

Canada, Ireland, Luxembourg | 94 min | English

An 11 year-old-girl living in Taliban-controlled Kabul must disguise herself as a boy to ensure her family’s survival.

Topics: Conflict & Resolution, Education & Young People, LGBTQI+ & Gender, Middle East / Gulf, Women's Empowerment

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Call Me Kuchu

Katherine Fairfax Wright, Malika Zouhali-Worrall | 2012

Uganda, United States | 87 min | 15+ years | English

Screened as part of TOAFF12

In Uganda, openly gay David Kato and his fellow activists work to defeat new legislation in their country that would make homosexuality punishable by death.

Topics: Activism / People Power, LGBTQI+ & Gender, Wellbeing & the Cost of Action

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Casablanca Calling

Rosa Rogers | 2014

France, Morocco, United Kingdom | 69 min | 12+ years | Arabic with English subtitles |

Screened as part of TOAFF15

A new generation of Morocco studying to be Muslim leaders–the Morchidat, or spiritual leaders–campaign against early marriage and encourage women’s education.

Topics: Activism / People Power, Education & Young People, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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The Case Against 8

Ben Cotner & Ryan White | 2013

United States | 109 min | 15+ years | English with English subtitles

Screened as part of TOAFF14

A behind-the-scenes look inside the case to overturn California’s ban on same-sex marriage, as two gay couples fight for their love to be recognised.

Topics: Activism / People Power, Human Rights, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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Club Quarantine

Aurora Brachman | 2020

United States | 12 min | 12+ years | English |

A punchy voyage into the world of a virtual queer dance party, capturing the moments of joy and connection that withstand isolation.

Topics: LGBTQI+ & Gender

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Condom Commandos

Lucinda Broadbent | 2007

United Kingdom | 24 min | 12+ years | Portuguese with English subtitles

Soldiers from the Angolan Army, and women from the community beside the barracks, discover how to challenge violence, negotiate safer sex, and improve communication in relationships.

Topics: Better conversations, Global Health, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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Dreamcatcher

Kim Longinotto | 2015

97 min | 15+ years | English

One woman’s inspiring fight against forced sex work.

Topics: Human Rights, LGBTQI+ & Gender, Women's Empowerment

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Fight or Freeze

Lucinda Broadbent | 2012

Scotland | 1 min | 12+ years | English |

A powerful animation that challenges common misconceptions that there is a right or wrong way for people to react during or after a rape

Topics: LGBTQI+ & Gender, Wellbeing & the Cost of Action, Women's Empowerment

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Gentle Angry People

Alex Bohs | 2016

United States | 4 min | 12+ years | English with English subtitles

A powerful reflection of the mourning and solidarity of the LA community as they honour those who tragically lost their lives in the Orlando shooting of 2016

Topics: Activism / People Power, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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Girl Rising

Richard Robbins | 2013

India, United States | 104 min | 12+ years | English with English subtitles

Screened as part of TOAFF13

Stories of nine girls from developing countries show them overcoming great obstacles to obtain an education, and empower themselves and others like them.

Topics: Education & Young People, Global Poverty & Development, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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Girl Unbound

Erin Heidenreich | 2016

United States | 80 min | 8+ years | English, Arabic, Urdu with English subtitles |

Screened as part of TOAFF17

Maria Toorpakai is a top-ranking squash player from a tribal area of Pakistan who, with the support of her family, defiantly refuses to be held down by oppressive gender norms.

Topics: Education & Young People, LGBTQI+ & Gender, Women's Empowerment

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Grassroots in Dry Lands

Helene Klodawsky | 2015

Canada | 90 min | 15+ years | English with English subtitles

A story of three unconventional social workers united by a common vision – to empower the region’s most disenfranchised, war-scarred communities to build a just community

Topics: Activism / People Power, Israel - Palestine, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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Half a Life

Tamara Shogaolu | 2017

Egypt, Netherlands, United States | 13 min | 12+ years | English, Arabic with English subtitles

After a traumatic encounter, a young, gay Egyptian joins the LGBT rights movement. When his safety is jeopardised, he must choose whether to stay in the country he loves or seek asylum elsewhere as a refugee.

Topics: Activism / People Power, LGBTQI+ & Gender, Middle East / Gulf, Refugees / Asylum

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Hold On Tight

Anna Rodgers | 2012

Ireland | 13 min | English

Holding hands in public isn’t for everyone but when it comes to same sex relationships, showing your love outside is sometimes a complicated personal choice

Topics: Education & Young People, LGBTQI+ & Gender

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