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Out Laws

Out Laws

Synopsis

Friedel Dausab is at the heart of a battle centuries in the making. Challenging Namibia’s criminalisation of same-sex love, Friedel becomes a beacon of hope for countless queer Namibians longing for freedom and safety. Amid death threats, relentless public scrutiny, and the chilling spectre of a serial killer, Friedel takes his country to court.
The demonisation and incarceration of queer people is an ancient and shocking story of injustice - born in Tudor England, globalised through colonialism and amplified by Christian evangelism today. Prominent queer historians trace the origins of criminalisation as Friedel joins fellow activists Rosanna (Sri Lanka) and Raven (Barbados) in London, where they prepare to deliver a rousing speech at Pride and await Friedel’s judgment.
A celebration of resistance, capturing the courage, humour, and resilience it takes to defy a legacy of hatred and forge a future of dignity and equality.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
86 min
Format
Digital
Director
Lexi Powner, James Lewis 1st Feature
Producer
James Lewis
Executive Producer
Sandra Whipman, Saul Parker, James Lewis
Editor
Lexi Powner
Screenwriter
James Lewis
Director of Photography
Darius Shu, Philippa Müller
Sound
Anna Sulley
Composer
Tony Volker
Principal cast
Friedel Dausab, Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, Raven Gill
Archive Producer
Neal Henson
Colourist
Lucrezia Pollice
Re-recording Mixer
Kath Pollard

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

The Good Side

James Lewis
Unit 314, Mare Street Studios
203/213 Mare St
London 
E8 3JS

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