In 1988, Margaret Thatcher’s government introduced Section 28, an amendment made to the law that barred the promotion of homosexuality, the acceptance of it as a family relationship or the publishing of any materials on the topic of it by local authorities.
In his new short film, London-based director Joseph Wilson reimagines the what the reality of queer people during the late 80s and 90s could have been like if they were instead banished from the UK. Entitled, a term for the sound-mirrors built during World War I to detect incoming aircrafts, the film follows a group of warriors left to fend for themselves on a remote island. “Il-Widnas are amplifiers, and have significance in the film as they amplify our collective, queer voice,” Joseph says.
For Gen Z, things are a little better. Though discussions around LGBTQ+ inclusive relationship and sex education has improved, important and necessary topics are still rarely covered. Afound that 40% of current UK pupils have never been taught about homosexuality -- the figures even higher for bisexual or trans identities -- and 90% have had no teaching on safe sex for same-sex couples whatsoever.
The power within Joseph’s film is its queer middle finger pointed right in Thatcher’s direction and everything her government represented. “The whole point of the law was to ban people from promoting homosexuality” points out Joseph. “Now I have the platform to promote it, I see it as my responsibility to use my voice to educate, empower and inspire people from within the queer community.”
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