“Being a lesbian in Nigeria –  you could end up in jail, you could be killed.” says Blessing. “I’ve not had a good sleep until I came to Scotland” 

Documentary film made by LGBTQ asylum-seekers, who had never made a film before. “I didn’t believe I could do it. I feel so proud” said one of the participants.

Premiered at Glasgow Film Theatre during Refugee Festival. “Eye-opening. Powerful. Beautiful. Uplifting. These stories are so important.” commented audience members.

7-minutes.

“Why are we here in the UK? The alternatives are prison or death.”

“Love is what keeps pushing us forward”

Thanks to National Lottery.  Made in partnership with LGBTUnity Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland.

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