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De Richard Finn Gregory

The Radical

Image du film The Radical - FIFDH 2020
IMPACT DAYS

Muhsin Hendricks est le premier imam au monde ouvertement gay. Malgré les menaces de mort et l’opposition des conservateurs, il a créé une mosquée inclusive au Cap, en Afrique du Sud, afin d’aider d’autres musulmans LGBTQIA+ à concilier leur foi avec leur sexualité et leur identité de genre. Ce faisant, il a donné naissance au réseau mondial des musulmans homosexuels – et 20 ans plus tard, ce mouvement continue de se développer. L’imam Muhsin poursuit son travail dans les régions du monde où l’existence des personnes LGBTQIA+ est proscrite, en particulier en Afrique de l’Est où une répression est en cours. Il débat de sa théologie inclusive avec un groupe d’imams à Nairobi, en préparation de sa plus grande épreuve : se rendre dans l’un des bastions de l’islam conservateur pour tenter de faire changer les choses de l’intérieur. S’il réussit, il pourrait s’agir d’un grand pas en avant pour l’inclusion des musulmans homosexuels et les droits des personnes LGBTQIA+.

Section : Impact Days
Pays : Afrique du Sud, Kenya
Langue originale : anglais
Réalisation
Richard Finn Gregory (Afrique du Sud)
Production
Richard Finn Gregory (Afrique du Sud)
Kelly Scott (États-Unis)
Daniel Karslake (Allemagne)
GOOD WORK
Durée
90'’
Statut de production
Terminé
Finalisé en
Janvier 2021
Impact Statement
This film is adressed to A non-Muslim audience who are interested in human rights / LGBTQ+ issues. They should understand that faith can be far more diverse and peaceful than the news headlines show. Secondly, mainstream Muslims have usually been told that LGBTQ+ issues are haram – forbidden – because they have never been provided with another viewpoint. This film should make them question this assumption, to be more accepting of queer people within the community. Finally, there are Muslims who struggle with their sexuality and gender identity. This film should enable them to accept all of their identities fully and give them hope that there are mosques that welcome them with open arms.
Through screenings, accompanying materials and social media, The Radical seeks to challenge preconceived notions about the acceptance of LGBTQ+ identity within Islam, so that the marginalized can be included within the faith.
Impact Goals
  1. Have community screenings worldwide via progressive mosques, activist groups, and LGBTQ+ organizations to ensure that the film is screened widely to stimulate discussion and debate. (We have a list of approximately 60 organizations that we are approaching with these screenings in mind.)
  2. Develop a complementary workbook to accompany screenings that expand on the contents of the film and offer more in-depth resources.
  3. Create a social media campaign to enhance visibility of the LGBTQ+ Muslim community, so that those who have no access to progressive local communities, can find support online.
  4. Raise funds for Imam Muhsin Hendricks to continue with his in-person training across Africa.
Impact Strategy
  • Raise funds for an impact producer to help conceptualize and manage the outreach campaign.
  • Identify an extensive list of potential partners to support the film, via community screenings and social media amplification.
  • Fund the development of the complementary materials to accompany the film, to be created by Imam Muhsin Hendricks and the Al-Ghurbaah Foundation.
  • Fund the in-person trainings in Africa held by Imam Muhsin Hendricks, via partnerships with other bodies who already do progressive work in the area, such as the Goethe Institute, Church of Sweden or Heinrich Böll Foundation.
Contact
Contact principal
Richard Finn Gregory (Afrique du Sud): richard@goodworkpictures.com
Participant présent aux Impacts Days
Richard Finn Gregory (Afrique du Sud)

Al-Ghurbaah Foundation

Al-Ghurbaah Foundation