Over one hundred interviews were conducted across Japan for a documentary that profiles individuals from the LGBTQ community.
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Over one hundred interviews were conducted across Japan for a documentary that profiles individuals from the LGBTQ community.
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Atsushi Matsuda, a prominent figure in Japan's LGBTQ community, shares his experiences in the documentary Queer Japan. Directed by Graham Kolbeins, the film features interviews with artists, academics, and activists across Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa. Over four years, more than one hundred interviews were conducted, capturing the diverse lives of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. The film presents their stories of identity and expression within a society that often imposes strict norms.
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Why Watch
- Meet artists like Atsushi Matsuda and Vivienne Sato.
- Find out about LGBTQ life in cities like Osaka and Okinawa.
- See the impact of crowdfunding with $47,193 raised.
Did You Know
- Over 100 interviews were conducted for the film over four years.
- The film had its world premiere on July 15, 2019, at Rainbow Reel Tokyo.
- The production raised $47,193 through a Kickstarter campaign launched in 2016.
- Graham Kolbeins conceived the film in 2011 while researching two books.
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Who directed the documentary Queer Japan?
Queer Japan was directed, edited, and co-written by Graham Kolbeins.
What year was Queer Japan released?
Queer Japan was released on video on demand on December 11, 2020.
How much money was raised through the Kickstarter campaign for Queer Japan?
$47,193 was raised through the Kickstarter campaign launched on February 11, 2016.
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