Forced to flee homophobia in their homelands, queer exiles face uncertain future in Canada.
Documentary screening of LAST CHANCE to feature the Director & Guest speakers
WHERE:
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 4, 6:45 pm
COST:
Suggested donation $2-5
cinemapolitica.org/bloor
This event features guest speakers Paul Émile d’Entremont (director), Trudi Stewart (film subject) and Michael Battista (The Rainbow Railroad) and is co-presented with the NFB and The Rainbow Railroad .
SYNOPSIS: Their names are Trudi, Carlos, Jennifer, Zaki and Alvaro. They come from Jamaica, Colombia, Lebanon, Egypt and Nicaragua, and are seeking asylum in Canada because of their sexual orientation. The documentary Last Chance by Paul Émile d’Entremont retraces the turbulent journeys of five people who flee their native countries to escape homophobic violence. They face hurdles integrating into Canada, fear deportation and nervously await a decision that will change their lives forever. All five remain hopeful their adopted country will show them the compassion they deserve.
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