How Gay Is Pakistan? /
Being gay is illegal in Pakistan. But, despite this, the country has a growing gay scene. So why are gay rights not being addressed here? This is a complicated place, where homosocial behavior, like men holding hands, is common and accepted. In this revealing journey to the country of his birth, pre...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Closed-captioned. |
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BBC Worldwide Ltd,
[2015]
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| Summary: | Being gay is illegal in Pakistan. But, despite this, the country has a growing gay scene. So why are gay rights not being addressed here? This is a complicated place, where homosocial behavior, like men holding hands, is common and accepted. In this revealing journey to the country of his birth, presenter Mawaan Riswan talks to the people struggling to assert their sexuality against a complex backdrop. From the activists campaigning for gay rights despite the threat of violence, to the transgender sex worker considering surgery, and the men who identify as straight but enjoy gay sex, Mawaan discovers a fascinating world hidden from public view. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released by BBC Worldwide Ltd, 2015. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on November 17, 2016. Title from distributor's description (Films Media Group, December 16, 2016). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 video file (51 min., 3 sec.)) : sound, color. |
| Audience: | 9 & up. |