(THREAD) 1/15 February is LGBT+ History Month, where we celebrate and promote the history, lives, experiences and achievements of the queer community. 
2/15 Despite the pandemic, we wanted to make sure that we are able to commemorate, entertain and educate, so we have put together a Film Festival for our teams to watch from home.
3/15 The films have been selected by our committee to celebrate the diversity of the global LGBT+ community and amplify the voices of those who hold multiple intersecting identities. Here’s a list of what we’ll be watching this month:
4/15 Directed by @DanielRibeiro ‘The Way he Looks’ is a 2014 Brazilian coming-of-age film about a young blind man’s first experience of love. Available on Amazon Prime.
5/15 ‘The Bisexual’ – The first episode of a 6-episode series created by @akhavandesiree which focuses on life as a queer Londoner and the lack of understanding of bisexuality from both queer and straight communities. Available on All4.
6/15 ‘Trans Lives on Screen’ is a documentary taking an in-depth look at Hollywood's depiction of transgender people and the misrepresentation they face. A Netflix original, it can be streamed.
7/15 Written and directed by @DohaFilm's Ayse Toprak, ‘Mr Gay Syria’ provides an insight into the lives of the LGBT+ community during the Syrian crisis, and of two refugees trying to flee war and discrimination. Can be found on Amazon.
8/15 ‘Labels’ is a short, silent film which looks at the experiences of a non-binary person and the challenges they face in light of societal imposed gender stereotypes. Available on YouTube.
9/15 American drama series ‘POSE’ examines the ball room scene in New York City in the 1980s and 1990s, tackling often taboo and difficult topics within LGBT+ communities. Available on Netflix.
10/15 ‘Through the Rainbow Lens’ was created by the LGBT+ community at @KingsCollegeLon to explore mental health issues commonly faced by their peers. It is available on YouTube.
11/15 Showcasing the life and tragic death of a historical LGBT+ activist, ‘The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson’ documentary reminds us how far we have come, but also how far we have yet to go. Available on Netflix.
12/15 @BFI London Film Festival award winner, ‘Inxeba: The Wound’ offers a stark insight into the challenges that can be faced by the LGBT+ community when trying to reconcile sexual identity with religious and cultural belonging.
13/15 ‘Rafiki’ is about two young women, Kena and Ziki, start dating while their fathers campaign against each other in a local election in Kenya, where homosexuality is illegal. This film can be viewed on BFI Player.
14/15 Directed by Vance Malone and produced by Sarah McMurray, ‘LGBT+ Seniors Tell Their Stories’ was commissioned by the Los Angeles LGBT+ Center and captures the perspective of 11 LGBT+ seniors in Los Angeles. Available on YouTube.
15/15 We are closing our film festival with ‘We Are Not Who They Say We Are’ - the story of Arcoiris, a group of LGBT+ human rights defenders in Honduras. This film can be watched at manuvalcarce.co.uk.
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