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Narrative
An American trans man from Iran travels back in time to an LGBTQ+ archive to understand his sexuality. He confronts his past and present during an erotic journey of self-discovery. The film’s portrayal of identity, gender, and understanding for a component of the queer community is powerful and very moving. This is connected as the interviewees discuss the insecurities and challenges of being new and different in an already established community. The insights provided about the risks that this community faces were eye-opening, but not in the traditional sense. I felt as if the stories in this film simply showed me how to focus on issues that are hidden from plain sight. I highly recommend this film. By learning about the people around us, we learn more about ourselves. I certainly received an education through this particular film.
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