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201585 minNot Rateddocumentary

4.9/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Out & Around

201585 minNot Rateddocumentary

4.9/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A lesbian couple travels to 15 countries over one year to meet leaders of the Gay Rights Movement and address global LGBTQ+ issues.

“Equality is Not a Western Invention”

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A lesbian couple travels to 15 countries over one year to meet leaders of the Gay Rights Movement and address global LGBTQ+ issues.

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Ryan Sufferndirector

Lauren Fashdirector

Jennifer Chang

Jennifer Changcast

Lisa Dazolscast

Abbie Cornish

Abbie Cornishcast

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A lesbian couple leaves their successful careers in San Francisco to travel to 15 countries over the course of a year. They seek out leaders in the Gay Rights Movement, meeting activists and advocates who share their stories. These encounters reveal the challenges and victories faced by the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. The narrative intertwines personal experiences with the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance across various cultures. Directed by Ryan Suffern, "Out & Around" runs for 85 minutes and was released in 2015.

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