AND STILL WE RISE
by Nancy Nicol and Richard Lusimbo
Documentary Canada/Uganda 2015 English 1:08:27
The film And Still We Rise follows the courage and tenacity of Ugandan LGBT activists, as they fought the anti-gay bill in their country and demanded a voice. They feared for their lives, says co-director Nancy Nicol, yet they stood up and even organized a Pride parade. Nicol purposefully worked with Ugandan partners to turn over control of the filming to them, so they could tell their story in their own words.
SANGINI
by Nancy Nicol
Documentary Canada/India 2016 English/Hindi with English Subtitles 0:45:13
Sangini, a shelter for lesbian, bisexual and trans-identified people in Delhi, was founded by Betu Singh and run by her with her partner, Maya Shanker. Dedicated to Betu, who passed away on Oct. 4, 2013, and to her partner Maya, the film documents their courageous work and tells the stories of people who sought sanctuary at Sangini. Fleeing family imposed restrictions, violence or pressure to get married, a young woman, a trans man, and a lesbian couple recount their stories, their struggle to assert their civil rights, and their hopes for the future.
