Dark and Lovely, Soft and Free

2000 | 51 minutes | 1.0 ★ (1)

Dark and Lovely, Soft and Free
  • Overview

    A road trip through gay spaces in small town South Africa, Graeme Reid's documentary introduces viewers to hairstylists, preachers, traditional healers, and beauty queens. This moving film provides an alternative vision of acceptance and celebration, in contrast to the wave of homophobia that is sweeping across sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Release Date

    02 January 2000

  • DirectingGraeme Reid
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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