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Out & Around (2015)

Equality is Not a Western Invention

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 25M

Director : Lauren Fash, Ryan Suffern

Synopsis

Inspired to seek out stories of hope, a lesbian couple decides to leave behind their successful careers and life in San Francisco to embark on a year-long journey to find the international leaders of the Gay Right's Movement in 15 countries. Their poignant personal story is reflected in the global issues they encounter on their journey.

Actors

Jennifer Chang
Jennifer Chang
Self
Lisa Dazols
Lisa Dazols
Self
Abbie Cornish
Abbie Cornish
Narrator

Crews

Lauren Fash
Lauren Fash
Director
Ryan Suffern
Ryan Suffern
Director

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