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Upon the Shadow
2017·1h 20m·★ 4.9
Arabic original
The documentary follows the life of former Femen member Amina Sboui and the community of LGBTQ+ friends she houses in her Tunisian home. Offering unparalleled insight into life following the Arab Spring, social persecution, and political struggle, from a queer perspective. Dive into the stories of Amina's strong and enchanting group of LGBTQ+ loves and comrades: Sandra, Ramy, Ayoub, and Atef, as they bond and build a queer community against a backdrop of global trauma and struggle.
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A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
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Light commitment · 1h 20m
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