Beirut Dreams in Color (2022)

  • NR
  • 06/11/2022 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 28m

The closet doesn't fit us anymore.

Overview

A short documentary that tells the stories of Masrou’ Leila, a Lebanese rock band with an outspoken gay singer, and Sarah Hegazy, an Egyptian activist. Both parties have experienced oppression because of their sexual orientation and beliefs. The film shows what it’s like for the LGBTQIA+ community to be oppressed and threatened by the governments in the Middle East.

Michael Collins

Director

Patty Kim

Writer

Cast

Hamed Sinno's headshot

Hamed Sinno

Himself
Sarah Hegazi's headshot

Sarah Hegazi

Herself
Mostafa Fouad's headshot

Mostafa Fouad

Himself
Haig Papazian's headshot

Haig Papazian

Himself
Tarek Zeidan's headshot

Tarek Zeidan

Himself

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