Joyland + Intro & Post Screening Discussion 15

From the archive

This film was last shown on 25 February 2023

The Ranas - a happily patriarchal joint family - yearn for the birth of a baby boy to continue the family line. The youngest son in a traditional Pakistani family takes a job as a backup dancer in a Bollywood-style burlesque, and he quickly becomes infatuated with the strong-willed trans woman who runs the show. Their impossible love story slowly illuminates the entire Rana family's desire for sexual rebellion.

This screening will include an introduction and post-screening discussion with Aleem from LGBTQ Muslim charity Imaan.

Aleem is a trustee of Imaan and an activist working to change the narrative for queer Muslims. Aleem hosts training, coaching sessions and seminars in person and online focused on navigating faith and queer identities. Working in the field of diversity, education and inclusion with Imaan, Aleem helps to create safe spaces and build on the awareness of the needs and requirements of intersections in society that are often left behind.

Imaan LGBTQI+ are a national charity working to empower queer Muslims to deal with tension from their family, faith or community. Ensuring intersections of society that are often left behind are represented and safe. Imaan provides a multitude of support services including therapeutic sessions.