The Courage to Cast Lots: The Story of Anna Leah Sarabia

The Courage to Cast Lots: The Story of Anna Leah Sarabia

2019 · 12 min · Documentary

Aside from being the brains of Filipino lesbian anthology Tibok, The Heartbeat of the Filipino Lesbian back in 1998, Anna Leah remains to be a strong force in the women’s and LGBT movement up to this day. She held several leaderships positions and has founded various organizations and platforms that empower women, the youth and LGBT. She is also a super mom to her kids and a cool grandma to her grandchildren.

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