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North Edinburgh Gala Festivities
The day of the community festival in North Edinburgh has finally arrived. The weather is pleasant and residents are excited. Meet the participants and see how the event goes in this video. Made in North Edinburgh: Bringing a Festival...
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A Journalist Grapples with the New Reality of Life in Belarus
Ksenia has been a journalist for Belarus state television for over 30 years. In the protests following the disputed, 2018 presidential election, she is injured and hospitalized. In this video, she describes her experience and talks with...
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The Mental and Physical Toll of Police Violence in Belarus
In this video, Belarusian psychologist Alexei Zarybov interviews people about what they experienced and how they are feeling after violent crackdowns against protesters in the country. Their responses are overwhelmingly frustrated and...
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Experience of a Filmmaker Arrested for Documenting Belarusian Elections
Maksim is a Belarusian filmmaker who was making a documentary about taxi drivers during the country's 2018 elections. President Alexander Lukashenko claimed a sixth term in a widely disputed election. In the ensuing chaos, Maksim was...
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Revitalizing Community Spirit in North Edinburgh
The North Edinburgh community has struggled poverty and an increase in mental health issues in recent years. This has inspired some people to come together to encourage community cohesion and lift spirits. They believe that bringing back...
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Legacy of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence reflect on the difficult and tragic years of the AIDS epidemic, recounting the pain of lossing friends. They express anger towards the government's handling of the crisis and the lack of support. They...
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The Canonisation of Derek Jarman
In 1991, Derek Jarman was the most prominent person in the UK living openly with HIV. He was outspoken, radical and unapologetically queer. In the eyes of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, he was the perfect antidote to Ian McKellen’s...
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Hopes for Queenstown's Future After Mine Closure
Queenstown was thrown into economic upheaval with the Mount Lyell mine unexpectedly and indefinitely closed. Hear from a resident who emphasizes the need for locals to come together, to share their ideas for the future and support each...
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Mine Closure Shakes Community, Sparks Job Losses in Queenstown
Queenstown residents process the announcement that the Mount Lyell copper mine is being placed on care and maintenance, leading to the immediate redundancy of 200 employees. There is widespread shock and disappointment among the workers...
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History and Shifting Demographics in Queenstown, Australia
A member of the Queenstown community talks about the history and culture of the town and shares his hopes for the future. He and others are planning a town gala, which they hope will lift people's spirits as they struggle with...
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After Tragedy, Finding Community in Football
The Queenstown football team lost multiple members to fatal accidents at Mount Lyell mine. Despite the tough circumstances, the players finding solace and camaraderie in the football community. The club becomes a vital outlet for the...
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Queenstown Navigates Uncertainty Amidst Mine Closure
Queenstown's Mount Lyell copper mine temporarily shuttered after multiple fatal accidents. The closure and resulting incertainty left hundreds of men without work and some contemplating leaving the mining town. In this video, residents...
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Mental Health Advocacy and Action: Seni's Law
After Seni Lewis died from being restrained by 11 police officers at Bethlem Royal Hospital, his family worked tirelessly for justice and reform. In this video, Seni's mother sits down with the families of other people who died in police...
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Remebering Seni: a Call for Justice
In August, 2010, Seni Lewis died in Bethlem Royal Hospital after being restrainted by 11 police officers while experiencing a mental health crisis. Years later, graffiti commemorating Seni appeared on artwork outside the hospital,...
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Death and Legacy of LGBTQ+ Activist, Sarah Hegazi
On June 14th, 2020, Sarah Hegazi, a LGBTQ+ rights activist from Egypt died by suicide. Hear from those who knew her and others inspired by her. Two months later, on August 4th, 2020, Beirut was rocked by one of the largest, non-nuclear...
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Voices for Change: Confronting Racism in Healthcare and Justice
Grafitti outside Bethlem Royal Hospital commemorating a young black man's death, served as a powerful reminder of systemic racism within the healthcare and justice systems. In this video, medical workers and an activist discuss how the...
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Challenging Extremism: Mashrou' Leila's Struggle for Artistic Freedom and LGBTQ+ Rights in Lebanon
The popular Lebanese band, Mashou' Leila has faced harsh criticism and threats of violence because the lead singer of the band, Hamed Sinno, is openly queer. In this video, Sinno and Haig Papazian discuss some of the threats they have...
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Sarah Hegazi Flies a Gay Pride Flag at Mashrou' Leila Concert
Sarah Hegazi drew international attention when she unveiled a gay pride flag at a Mashrou' Leila concert in Egypt in 2017. Hear from one of her closest friends about the lead up to and aftermath of this event and watch some of the...
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The Joy and Judgement of Being Out and Proud in Lebanon
The Lebanese band Mashrou' Leila, has long been celebrated and condemned for being unabashedly queer and influencing discussions about queer representation in the Middle East. This video features members of the band and Tarek Ziedan, the...
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Celebrating All of the Community in North Edinburgh
Organizing a community festival in North Edinburgh draws attention to the many different communities that make up the city. Meet more of the town and learn how groups are coming together to represent and celebrate their city together....
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Countering LGBTQ+ Stigma with Proud Indulgence
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence challenged societal stigmas and shame associated with being gay by offering an enthusiastic message of perpetual indulgence. In the late 80s and early 90s, during a time when discussions about...
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Who Are the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence?
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a group of gay, male, activist nuns. The group formed in the 80s out of frustration, joy, and dissatisfaction with the previous generation's approach to activism. In this video, some of the...
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Queenstown Unites in Hope During an Uncertain Time
The closure of the Mount Lyell mine in Queenstown, Tasmania left hundreds without jobs and spurred people to leave in search of employment. In the midst of thies stress and uncertainty, organizers of the Queenstown Heritage and Arts...
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Kingsway House Shelter Gives in to Public Pressure
Kingsway House, a shelter for the homeless in Liverpool, enters its tumultuous final days. As Lawrence navigates the complexities of its fate, we learn that the responsibility for the closure does not lie with the city council, but...