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202280 minPGdocumentary

Lgbtq Rights Asylum Law

Someone Like Me

202280 minPGdocumentary

Drake, a gay asylum seeker from Uganda, navigates resettlement in Canada with support from Vancouver's queer community, highlighting the struggle for personal freedom.

Lgbtq Rights Asylum Law

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Someone Like Me

2022• 80 minPG

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Drake, a gay asylum seeker from Uganda, navigates resettlement in Canada with support from Vancouver's queer community, highlighting the struggle for personal freedom.

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Sean Horlordirector

Steve J. Adamsdirector

Sean Horlorwriter

Steve J. Adamswriter

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Drake, a gay asylum seeker from Uganda, faces significant challenges as he seeks refuge in Canada. In Vancouver, a group from the local queer community supports his resettlement, navigating the complexities of identity, acceptance, and survival. Over the course of a year, their experiences highlight the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and the importance of community in the fight for personal freedom. Directed by Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams, "Someone Like Me" offers a poignant look at resilience in the face of adversity.

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