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Mel (2023) Documentary Review: The Inspiring True Story of Armenian Transgender Weightlifter Mel Daluzyan’s Journey
Introduction I still remember the first time I stumbled across the name Mel Daluzyan. It was a headline about an Armenian weightlifter breaking records, a story that seemed almost mythic in its simplicity—until I learned about the storm that followed. In Inna Sahakyan’s documentary Mel, we’re invited into the whirlwind life of a champion whose...
Casa Izabel: A Haunting Brazilian Drama Exploring Gender Identity, Political Oppression, and Hidden Desires in 1970s Brazil
“Casa Izabel” unfolds like a whispered secret tucked away in a forgotten corner of 1970s Brazil—a time simmering with unease beneath its oppressive political climate. The story invites us into a mysterious retreat where cisgender men shed their daily masks and step into their female alter egos, creating a fragile bubble of freedom under the...
Story linking policy, message-driven change How to carry out HIV aging advocacy
Definition and Levels of Advocacy Nick first explained that “advocacy” is defined as actions to influence decision-making and resource allocation within the system, complementing “activism” outside the system. The three levels are like concentric circles: “self-advocacy” enables individuals to understand their rights and express them effectively; “individual advocacy” connects individuals with the system (such as...
Grandma with Alzheimer’s disease advises gay grandson to leave home
“Son, when you look for a job in the future, don’t listen to your parents. Go find a job in a bigger place.” After Mingyuan went to college, his grandmother would always say this every time he came home during vacation. Mingyuan knew what she meant. In the second semester of his sophomore year, Mingyuan...
AUTOUR DU LAC (Birder) : chasse aux hommes
Critique of the gay thriller Autour du lac (Birder in the original version) Critique of the gay thriller Autour du lac (Birder in the original version) by Nate Dushku with the feverish Michael Emery. An independent film that evokes L’inconnu du lac. A dark and singular atmosphere It is a small film obviously made with...