10s Across the Borders
Three individuals in Southeast Asia create Ballroom communities to support those facing homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination related to HIV.
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Three individuals in Southeast Asia create Ballroom communities to support those facing homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination related to HIV.
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Sun, Teddy, and Xyza create Ballroom communities in Southeast Asia, drawing inspiration from the Black and Latinx underground culture of New York. These spaces serve as safe havens for individuals confronting homophobia, transphobia, color discrimination, and HIV stigma. Through their initiative, the trio fosters acceptance and diversity, empowering the LGBTQ+ community in a region marked by intolerance. Their efforts promote a sense of belonging and solidarity among marginalized voices, celebrating the art of Ballroom culture.
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The documentary chronicles queer communities across Southeast Asia through a blend of observational footage, stylized dance sequences and a dynamic soundtrack.
Part experimental dance showcase, part societal thought piece and part exposé of a less understood aspect of the nightlife/club culture, “10s Across the Borders” is an entertaining and interesting film that should be essential viewing for an introduction to queer art and alternative lifestyles.
10s Across the Borders remains genuinely engaging and immersive, and its scope, spanning several countries and years, in the end works in its favour, showing just how far this subculture has travelled and how many forms it has taken on the way.
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