Simon and I
Two decades of activism are chronicled through the relationship of South African gay rights activist Simon Nkoli and his protégé, Bev Ditsie.
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Two decades of activism are chronicled through the relationship of South African gay rights activist Simon Nkoli and his protégé, Bev Ditsie.
Synopsis
Bev Ditsie reflects on her partnership with Simon Nkoli, a prominent South African gay rights activist who died of AIDS in 1998. The film covers two decades of activism, detailing the history of the gay and lesbian liberation movement in South Africa. Through interviews, archival images, and newspaper clips, Ditsie addresses the challenges they faced, including sexism within the movement. Their efforts contributed to South Africa's constitutional Bill of Rights, which uniquely includes sexual orientation.
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