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202289 minPGdocumentary

Queer, Broke & Amazing!

202289 minPGdocumentary

Over 200 interviews reveal the struggles and triumphs of low-income LGBTQ+ individuals across various regions in the United States.

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Over 200 interviews reveal the struggles and triumphs of low-income LGBTQ+ individuals across various regions in the United States.

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H.L.T. Quandirector

C.A. Griffithdirector

Angela Davis

Angela Daviscast

Barbara Smith

Barbara Smithcast

Arthur Aviléscast

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In the Borderlands and the Deep South, low-income LGBTQ+ people share their struggles and triumphs. Interviews with over 200 individuals reveal challenges faced by these communities, countering the stereotype of gay affluence. Filmmaker H.L.T. Quan captures their stories from diverse locations, including the Midwest and the Navajo Nation. The documentary emphasizes the ongoing fight for survival and equality amid rising legislative attacks against LGBTQ+ rights.

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