Papa Rainbow
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Release Year:
2016
Story:
In China, most families have difficulties facing their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT) children. They have to contend with common social beliefs that homosexuality is shameful, abnormal, a perverted condition caused by deviant family relationships. Many parents see their kids as their property, and fathers often assert their authority to ensure that no harm comes to the family's reputation. The documentary "Papa Rainbow" features six Chinese fathers who talk openly and freely about their experiences with their LGBT children. Speaking out against discrimination and stigma, they redefine what it means to protect a household. They fully embrace their kids for who they are and become pioneer activists fighting for an equal and diverse society.
In China, most families have difficulties facing their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT) children. They have to contend with common social beliefs that homosexuality is shameful, abnormal, a perverted condition caused by deviant family relationships. Many parents see their kids as their property, and fathers often assert their authority to ensure that no harm comes to the family's reputation. The documentary "Papa Rainbow" features six Chinese fathers who talk openly and freely about their experiences with their LGBT children. Speaking out against discrimination and stigma, they redefine what it means to protect a household. They fully embrace their kids for who they are and become pioneer activists fighting for an equal and diverse society.
Casts & Crews:
Popo Fan
Directors
Runtime:
80min
minutes
Reference:
Washington DC Chinese Film Festival
Reel China Biennial, NYU
Cardiff University Chinese Film Festival
Asian Film Festival Berlin
Washington DC Chinese Film Festival
Reel China Biennial, NYU
Cardiff University Chinese Film Festival
Asian Film Festival Berlin
Director‘s Statement:
Filming this documentary cured my “straight-men-phobia”. Moreover, "Papa Rainbow" unites the variety of new filmic and other perspectives that appeared to me throughout the filming process and forms a new chapter in my filmmaker's journey.
Casts & Crews
Popo Fan
Director
