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202588 minGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Queer as Punk

202588 minGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A punk band travels across Malaysia, where being LGBT is criminalised, to perform and protest against discrimination.

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A punk band travels across Malaysia, where being LGBT is criminalised, to perform and protest against discrimination.

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Yihwen Chendirector

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Faris, a trans man and member of a punk band, travels across Malaysia, where being LGBT is criminalized. The band performs at various venues while also protesting against the oppressive laws targeting the queer community. Through their music and activism, they forge strong friendships and embody the spirit of punk. The film captures their courageous efforts to challenge societal norms and advocate for change in a repressive environment.

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