Gender & Sexuality

This oneiric exploration of contemporary Rio de Janeiro through the lens of gender and metamorphosis follows the late Luana Muniz - the famous activist and leader in the transgender community - through the dazzling backdrop of Rio Carnival.

This morally-complex film concerning one woman’s search for resolution after years of trauma related to her brother’s death at the hands of German terrorists explores the radical concepts of restorative justice.

A sobering and emotional investigation of modern-day slavery - this Hungarian documentary focuses on one woman’s deplorable situation of domestic servitude and her desire to escape - raising questions about the psychology of abuse.

This acclaimed documentary paints an incandescent portrait of a young woman who has gained an online following for her thought-provoking exhibitionism and socially-transgressive and sexually-ambiguous lifestyle.

This timely chronicle of South Africa's first female Public Protector is a sobering portrait of a society in turmoil - and illuminates the challenging fight against corruption and the legacy of institutionalized racism.

This kaleidoscopic essay film looks at decades of Queer representation in British media and popular culture to trace a chronicle of prejudice and misconception - and offer a reflection on the evolution of public acceptance.

This harrowing documentary gives voice to brave Russian LGBT youth behind the Children 404 underground internet movement - oppressed by Putin's corrosive propaganda and the pervasive homophobia in Russian society.

Reflecting the evolution of Brazil's political crisis in recent years - this essential exposé of radical student activism offers a street-level view of the ramifications of austerity that helped set the stage for a right-wing political takeover.

This riveting account of a young female Egyptian activist and her fight for personal and political emancipation unfolds over the momentous six years following the Arab Spring.

This documentary chronicles the cultural phenomenon known as Queercore - tracing its underground origins in the 80's as a punk subculture aimed at radical artistic and political expression and its growth into a global activist movement for queer youth.

This award-winning documentary offers an intimate account of South Korea's first and only gay choir – and its work to gain acceptance in a relatively conservative nation increasingly captivating Asia and the world through its popular culture.