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
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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