Quiet Reckoning: Queer voices find expression in a new documentary
A new documentary titled 'A Quiet Reckoning' explores the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals in India through the work of the Chennai-based organization Sahodaran. Filmmaker Simon V Kurian highlights the community's struggles and everyday realities following the repeal of Section 377.
Why it matters
It documents the evolution of queer rights and social acceptance in India, providing a platform for marginalized voices.
When filmmaker Simon V Kurian, based in Australia, began researching the LGBTQIA+ community in the aftermath of the repealing of Section 377(A colonial-era law that categorised gay sex as an “unnatural offence”), Sunil Menon and his organisation, Sahodaran, were among the first names that surfaced online.
Based in Chennai, Sahodaran is a community-based organisation run by and for gender and sexual minorities, working to improve their lives. An initial conversation between Simon and Sunil sparked what the filmmaker describes as an instant connection, eventually inspiring him to make a documentary about Sunil, Sahodaran, and the community A Quiet Reckoning.
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