About this episode

The episode features a discussion with veteran Filipinx-American filmmakers about their documentary on 90s queer activism.

Veteran Filipinx-American filmmakers and LGBTQIA+ activists Desireena Almoradie and Barbara Malaran join us to talk about their new film, BECAUSE OF YOU: A HISTORY OF KILAWIN KOLEKTIBO. This doc is the first archival look at a previously uncovered era of 90s queer activism amongst a group of Filipinxs activists and artists that started in New York City and rippled across the U.S. and Canada. In this conversation, we discussed the history of this film's making, memory, forgiveness, finding joy in community, and the complications that live alongside any group fighting for change. Transcript: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Episode-83-Transcript_-Because-of-You_-A-History-of-Kilawin-Kolektibo-and-Filipinx-queer-ac-cbx2.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast

People in this episode

Guests: Desireena Almoradie, Barbara Malaran

Topics covered

• Filipinx queer activism
• 90s queer activism
• LGBTQIA+ history
• community
• forgiveness
• memory

Keywords

• Filipinx
• queer activism
• documentary
• 90s
• LGBTQIA+
• community
• forgiveness
• memory

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: BECAUSE OF YOU: A HISTORY OF KILAWIN KOLEKTIBO

Places: New York City, U.S., Canada

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