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202081 minPG-13documentary

Desmontando armarios

202081 minPG-13documentary

Interviews with supporters and pioneers reveal the history and ongoing challenges of LGTBIQ+ activism in Cantabria.

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Richard Zubelzu

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Interviews with supporters and pioneers reveal the history and ongoing challenges of LGTBIQ+ activism in Cantabria.

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Richard Zubelzudirector

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Cantabria’s LGTBIQ + activists share their stories in Desmontando armarios. Supporters and pioneers discuss the history of local activism. They outline past achievements and future goals. The film focuses on personal experiences and significant moments in the movement. Through interviews, it captures the voices that shaped Cantabrian activism.

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