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Here & Queer

Here & Queer

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 A documentary series about what it’s like to come to Ireland as an LGBTQ person. Presenter Cian Sullivan speaks with people from all over the world about their experience in their home country, coming to Ireland and making a life here, peppered with some of their favourite music of their lives.  Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 10: Nicole

    Episode 10: Nicole
    Oct 11 2023
    Nicole came to Ireland from Virgina, US during the pandemic and hasn’t looked back. She shares how she came to her sexual identity and what aspects of life in ireland could be improved.  Songs chosen: Jason Mraz “Please Don’t Tell Her” Emeli Sandé “You Are Not Alone” Pillow Queens “Hearts & Minds”
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    41 mins
  • Episode 9: Mohammed

    Episode 9: Mohammed
    Oct 4 2023
    Mohammed is a PhD student from Pakistan who shares his story of traveling from Pakistan to China and then to Ireland and shares his internal battle of Islam vs Homosexuality.  Songs chosen: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Mann & Pritha Majumder “Aisa Des Hai Mera” Tanishk Bagchi, Arijit Singh & Asees Kaur “Bolna” Doja Cat “Boss Bitch”
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    40 mins
  • Episode 8: Basira

    Episode 8: Basira
    Sep 27 2023
    Basira Paigham is an Afghan LGBTQ activist and named one of the BBC’s 100 women of 2021 after she fled Afghanistan after the return of the Taliban to power. She is now a refugee in Ireland and has founded the first Afghan LGBTQ charity.  Songs chosen: Haider Salim “Een Qafela Omer Ajab Megozarad” Ava Max “Kings & Queens” 50 Cent “In da Club”
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    43 mins
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