Jen Sungshine

Radicalizing Intimacy in Queer Asian Canadian Youth

Stephanie Fung, Joanna Yang

Katie Fung, Carven Li

How do multiple identities (Canadian, youth, Asian, queer) intersect and shape the way we navigate our world? This short film documentary explores how six queer Asian Canadian youth redefine and radicalize the concept of intimacy. Various types of intimacy that defy heteronormative values suggest that seemingly “concrete” notions of closeness and identity are not so straightforward after all.

Regalia: Pride in Two Spirits

Jen Sungshine, David Ng

Duane Stewart-Grant, who is from X̌àʼislakʼala (Haisla) and nuučaan̓uł (Nuu-chah- nulth) First Nations in Canada, explores his identity as someone who is Two-Spirited - a queer, indigenous identity.

10,579 km: A Queer Journey from Damascus to Vancouver

Jen Sungshine, David Ng

Danny Ramadan

As an activist in the underground LGBTQ community in Syria, Danny Ramadan faced imminent persecution by the Syrian regime that led him to escape Damascus and eventually make his way to Vancouver. Danny shares his experience as a newcomer, delving into racism and privilege within the queer community, and offers his views on how we can be allies to Syrian refugees.