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20259 minPGdoc-short

Lgbtq Rights Human Trafficking

Hatched in Fire

20259 minPGdoc-short

Nine minutes detail the fight for human rights of a gay Ukrainian whose resistance continues in Scotland after the Russian invasion.

Lgbtq Rights Human Trafficking

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Avery Malachite

Synopsis

Nine minutes detail the fight for human rights of a gay Ukrainian whose resistance continues in Scotland after the Russian invasion.

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Avery Malachitedirector

Mykyta Budnykcast

Avery Malachitecast

Yuliia Mohorian Vitaliivnacast

Ivan Masiuk Rotsyslavovychcast

Synopsis

A gay Ukrainian in Scotland discusses his life after the Russian invasion. He recounts his experiences of resistance and rebellion against oppression. The documentary presents his ongoing fight for human rights in a new country. The narrative captures the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals amid war and displacement. The film runs for nine minutes and was released in 2025.

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