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2009110 minPGdocumentary

Through Rainbow Coloured Glasses

2009110 minPGdocumentary

Five decades of queer culture in Christchurch are examined in a documentary co-produced by Big Girls Blouse Productions and Pink Health Ōtautahi.

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Five decades of queer culture in Christchurch are examined in a documentary co-produced by Big Girls Blouse Productions and Pink Health Ōtautahi.

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Ari Edgecombedirector

Toni Keevildirector

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Christchurch city serves as the backdrop for a detailed look at Queer culture from the 1950s onward. Co-produced by Big Girls Blouse Productions and Pink Health Ōtautahi, filmmakers document the experiences of individuals within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Through interviews and personal stories, the film captures the evolution of identity and community in Christchurch over five decades. It presents a candid portrayal of the struggles and celebrations that shaped this vibrant culture.

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