Changing Tides

Changing Tides

2024 · 8 min

A short documentary that delves into the trials of Black LGBTQ+ Caribbean asylum seekers like Jhanik Bullard, a Bahamian screenwriter, and features insights from Dennis Wamala, a Ugandan activist at Rainbow Railroad. Unveiling the intricate asylum process, it explores the challenges of being thrust into a majority white country, confronting racism for the first time, and navigating the complexities of their newfound LGBTQ+ community in Canada.

Directed by Gabriel Hudson · Written by Gabriel Hudson

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