Papa Rainbow
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.
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同志亦凡人,这句话说的特别好。大家都是人,有权选择自己生活的方式。谁规定男人一定要喜欢女人的?有人可以不结婚,那为什么就不可以喜欢男人?这个世界并不是非黑即白,非左即右的。人应当拥有多个选择以及自由选择权力。隐姓埋名也好,公开出柜也罢,同性恋的存在并没有扰乱社会秩序,破坏社会发展,那么为什么要对同性恋赶尽杀绝呢?在21世纪的今天,人们不应该多一点包容之心吗?另外还是要多说一句,你们广东人真是太特么牛了!
尼古拉斯 at 2021-09-24
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Casts & Crews
Popo Fan
Director
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.