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Call Me Kuchu
It opens with a seemingly harmless gathering, celebrating a same sex relationship. It soon becomes clear, however, that everyone in attendance is risking their lives. This is Uganda, where not only is homosexuality outlawed, but a witch hunt is on to out the “kuchu”. American Christian evangelicals have dubbed Uganda “Ground Zero” – a testing ground for new, tougher anti-homosexuality legislation, proposing the death penalty for HIV positive men, and imprisonment for anyone not reporting kuchu to the authorities. The young editor of the crusading local newspaper delightedly shares his persecution strategies, noting with pride that he’ll tell his grandchildren about his role in implementing the “kill the gays” bill. The country’s first openly gay man, David Kato, is leading a small band of activists in fighting for their right to exist – amongst a public baying for blood. An alarming, astonishing film, with access to those on both sides of the trenches.
Strands
- Official Website:
- www.callmekuchu.com
- Festivals:
- Berlin International Film Festival 2012, Hot Docs 2012, Torino GLBT Film Festival 2012
- Awards:
- Best Documentary, Teddy Award, Berlin Film Festival
- Cinema Fairbindet Prize, Berlin Film Festival
- Second place, Panorama Audience Award, Berlin Film Festival
- Honorable Mention, Siegessäule Readers’ Choice Award, Berlin Film Festival
- Best International Feature, Hot Docs
Credits
- Cinematographer:
- Katherine Fairfax Wright
- Editor:
- Katherine Fairfax Wright
- Music:
- Jon Mandabach
Contact
Catherine LeClef
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Screening
14 Jun 17:45
- PBS Library Theatre
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13 Jun 13:00
- PBS Library Theatre
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