Episode 191: New documentary explores what it means to be South Asian and queer

The documentary Emergence: Out of the Shadows confronts the alienation and discrimination faced by queer people dealing with sexuality, gender, and coming-out issues in traditional South Asian communities.  The film follows Kayden, Jag, and Alex as they awaken to and express their sexuality within conservative South Asian families in Canada and in India. Heart-wrenching and healing, their individual coming-out paths offer comfort, compassion, and inspiration to queer people and communities struggling with acceptance. Sabrina speaks with director Vinay Giridhar and producer (and documentary subject) Alex Sangha – about this remarkable film, which is currently beginning its film festival journey. Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment