The Pearl of Africa (2016)
- Directed by
- Jonny von Wallström
- Genre
- documentary film, adventure film, drama film, LGBTQ-related film
- Country
- Uganda, Thailand, Kenya, Sweden
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 5.7 of 10 from 14 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary follows Cleopatra Kambugu, a Ugandan trans woman who chooses to live openly in a country where same-sex relations face hostility. It shows her daily life, struggles, and her decision to stay visible despite the risks.
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What happens
The Pearl of Africa is a documentary film directed by Johnny von Wallstroem, focusing on the life of Cleopatra Kambugu, a Ugandan born woman who decide to live openly as a trans woman despite hostility towards same-sex relations in the country. The phrase "Pearl of Africa" is attributed to Winston Churchill who used it to describe Uganda's flora and fauna. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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