Born This Way
Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2013
June 13 - 24, 2013
New York premiere! Q&A with filmmaker!
A group of activists and friends fight for gay rights in Cameroon, where homosexual relations are subject to punishment by up to five years in prison and threats and harassment are common.
New York premiere! Q&A with filmmaker!
Homosexual relations are subject to punishment by up to five years in prison in Cameroon. In Born This Way, we meet Cédric and his friends, who often feel unsafe in their own neighborhoods due to the threats and daily harassment they receive. Gay rights are a key question in the bigger context of democracy and human rights in Cameroon and we see how the community’s strength combined with activism begins to have an impact…
Note: Grayed-out screenings are currently standby only. A standby line will form at the box office one hour prior to showtime. Available tickets will be released on a first come, first served basis. Additional screenings take place at the IFC Center, visit ff.hrw.org/new-york for more information or consult the festival brochure.
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