TUESDAY, JULY 7th

7:00PM

JOIN US FOR A 'WORK IN PROGRESS'
SCREENING AND DISCUSSION OF THE FILM
TABOO....YARDIES
WITH FILMMAKER SELENA BLAKE
Taboo... Yardies



The concept of the documentary Taboo. Yardies is to explore the perception of Jamaica as an Island that is saturated with homophobia by providing Jamaicans who are pro, con and everywhere in between this highly controversial issue an opportunity to share their own realities.  Additionally, the film gives a voice to those Jamaicans who dare to speak up and out about the intolerance and violence towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, particularly as it pertains to an individual's human rights. We hope to give viewers an opportunity to decide for themselves whether the view of Jamaica as a homophobic culture is perception or reality.  More importantly, we hope Taboo Yardies becomes a vehicle that spurs an open an honest conversation that ultimately promotes respect and tolerance for all people regardless of sexual orientation. 


Daily News: "Selena Blake looks at Jamaican homophobia with Taboo Yardies" Clem Richardson 7/24/08

 http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Selena+Blake