India's gay film festival highlights gay rights
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/connectasia/stories/201004/s2882702.htmUpdated April 26, 2010 11:34:30
In many countries across the world gay film festivals are now an established part of the film industry's annual calender, but in India it's something which until now has never been attempted in the mainstream. Mumbai has just wrapped up hosting India's largest gay film festival, screening more than 100 films from around the world in two cinemas. But many see the Kahish festival as a step forward for gays rights in India.
Presenter: Anna Cunningham
Speaker: Audience members at Mumba's Kahish Gay and Lesbian Film Festival; Mahesh Dattani, Indian playwright; Abheena, who represents Mumbai's transgender community; Ashok Row Kavi, leading gay rights
