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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan (re-release)

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tid127921tidWhen filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it's worth the risk to let people get to know the real you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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