Out Laws
Synopsis
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
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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 LewisUnit 314, Mare Street Studios
203/213 Mare St
London
E8 3JS
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