PA Macglochlainn Campaigns for Gay Rights
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PA Macglochlainn Campaigns for Gay Rights (UTV News)
Campaigning for gay rights in 90s Northern Ireland.
Gay rights campaigner PA Maglochainn is at Queen's University Belfast, campaigning for the lowering of the age of consent from 18 to 16. He argues that the current rules are alienating young gay people and this is having disastrous effects. This report features interviews with Maglochlainn and two clergymen. One is totally against Maglochlainn; the other believes in the right for each individuals' wellbeing and happiness and supports Maglochlainn.
There are also vox pops with students, who are largely sympathetic, and other members of the public who are primarily opposed. This fascinating report captures changing attitudes.
PA Maglochlainn Campaigns for equal rights. Maglochainn is at QUB campaigning for the lowering of the age of consent from 18 to 16. He argues that the current rules are alienating young gay people and this is having disastrous effects. This report features interviews with Maglochlainn and two clergymen. One is totally against Maglochlainn; the other supports the right for each individuals' wellbeing and happiness and supports Maglochlainn. There are also vox pops with students who are largely sympathetic, and the public who are primarily opposed. A fascinating video.
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Queer Lives
Shining a spotlight on the individuals at the helm of revolutionary marches, movements and cultural moments across the UK.
The 1980s and decades that followed saw a radical shift in queer and trans visibility nationwide; from the debut of gay and lesbian tv programming, with the first national TV series for and about queer individuals premiering on Channel 4 in 1982 (One in Five), to a rise in community mobilisation and activism. In response to the need for collective care and room for self expression, we also see notable contributions to the arts, as well as the facilitation of safe spaces for queer youth - some of which still exist today!
A selection of these milestones have been highlighted in this collection, alongside oral histories, works that counter misinformation and challenge stereotypes, and films that represent the simple joys of the 'everyday'. It is important to see how attitudes and support for the community has changed over the decades, although somewhat unnerving to see how much has remained the same. A reminder of the urgent need for solidarity, support within communities and advocacy against homophobia / transphobia.
24 videos in this collection
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Lesbian Health Matters - A Teaching Pack
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A Short Film about Us
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True Romance, Etc.
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Fighting to Save Gay and Lesbian Prayer Book
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Out on Tuesday [03/04/90]
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A Day in the Life of a Drag Queen
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Out on Tuesday [28/03/89]
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Out on Tuesday [07/03/89]
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Section 28 Manchester
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Video 28
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Gay Heritage Trail
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Before Stonewall: Patricia's Interview Clip 1 of 1
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Before Stonewall: Chris's Interview Clip 1 of 1
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Before Stonewall: Charlie's Interview Clip 1 of 1
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Before Stonewall: Peggy's Interview Clip 1 of 1
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Norrie
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Vogue Workshops Final Preparations
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An Invitation to the Liverpool Grand Vogue Ball
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Manchester Tickled Pink
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Homotopia Launch Party
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Homosexuality
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Pedagogue
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