Exiled for existing - film screening

In a new short film, 'Exiled for Existing’, more than 40 lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer refugees and asylum-seekers in Glasgow explore the impact of having to flee a place to be yourself. 

The film will be shown and followed by a Q&A with some of the film-makers. 

This is a community film project produced by the Glasgow workers co-operative, Media Co-op, in partnership with LGBT Unity Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland. 

Quotes from the film-makers 

“Being a lesbian in Nigeria - you could end up in jail, you could be killed.” says Blessing. “I've not had a good sleep until I came to Scotland.” 

Oluwatosin says “They kept repeating: “you're a disgrace, an abomination. You’re possessed by a demon.””  

“Here in Scotland I'm free” says Mutiat, “This is who I am. Nobody can change me. Nobody.”  

“Love makes your world go round. Love is what keeps pushing us forward” says Bisola. 

With thanks to Media Co-op funders, National Lottery Scotland Awards for All Community Fund, the Scottish Council on Archives, Our Story Scotland, and many kind supporters."