F0266-01-001 Emergence Poster, 2021

Synopsis

For Kayden, Jag, and Amar, awakening to and expressing their sexuality within conservative South Asian families was a lonely and terrifying experience. Denial, shame and despair haunted their youths, even threatening their lives. Yet, they’ve emerged. In the gripping feature documentary Emergence: Out of the Shadows, the disparate journeys of Kayden, Jag and Amar candidly converge around a shared sense of compassion and healing as they bravely convey their often heart-wrenching stories. Confronted with tradition and taboo in their Punjabi Sikh cultures, resisting silence, Jag’s parents and Amar’s mother choose love over rejection, offering courage and inspiration to individuals and communities struggling with acceptance. Tender, thoughtful and teary, Emergence: Out of the Shadows asserts a potent and transformative voice in support of marginalized queer youth and their families.

For more information and translations of the synopsis in French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Portugese visit the film's official website at: https://emergencefilm.net/

To view the Emergence: Out of the Shadows documentary at The ArQuives, you can request it on our online database by searching F0266 Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society fonds.

Trailer

F0266-01-003 Official Trailer, 2021

The documentary is available for on-site viewing at The ArQuives: Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives. Subtitiles in English, French, Hindi and Punjabi are available. It is also available on Youtube for non-commerial use.

For all screening, distribution, or related inquiries regarding the documentary, please contact Founder Alex Sangha at info@shervancouver.com.

Third parties are required to obtain prior written permission to use any documentary materials. Unauthorized use of these materials is strictly prohibited.

F0266-01-008 Teacher's Discussion Guide, 2021

Discussion Guide

A discussion guide was written by Surrey teachers Annie Ohana and Sharon Sherai. More about the guide can be found on the documentary's website: emergencefilm.net/download-discussion-guide/