A powerful documentary that follows gay Namibian activist Friedel Dausab as he challenges his country’s criminalisation of same-sex love.
Namibian activist Friedel Dausab fights to overturn the laws that criminalise his life, coming together with fellow activists from Sri Lanka and Barbados at London Pride, in a powerful moment of community, solidarity and celebration.
Far more than just chronicling this critical, precedent-setting legal battle, Out Laws reveals the roots of international anti-LGBTQIA+ laws in British history – charting the shocking journey from the English law books to the fabric of society in colonised countries.
From tense courtrooms to private moments of fear and determination, Out Laws follows Friedel’s battle, exploring what it means to resist when the cost can be everything. It exposes the political forces trying to force queer people back into the closet – and the movement pushing back with courage, joy and global solidarity.
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Perspectives
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Director Lexi Powner, James Lewis
Year 2026
Duration
1h 20m