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21 July 2016
UHAI EASHRI Continues to Advocate for LGBT Programs on the Continent Through Screening 'The Pearl of Africa' in NYC
UHAI EASHRI screens 'Pearl of Africa,' a story of one trans woman's struggle to live and an organization fighting for her livelihood, in New York.
Events
04 June 2016
5 Films to See at South Africa’s Encounters International Documentary Film Festival
Our guide to must-see African documentaries at Encounters International Documentary Film Festival in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Film + TV
22 March 2016
'The Pearl Of Africa,' A Documentary About Love, Hate & Being Transgender In Uganda, Debuts Powerful Trailer
Watch the trailer for 'The Pearl of Africa,' a forthcoming documentary about love, hate and being transgender in Uganda.
Film + TV
15 December 2015
A Story Of Radical Love And Acceptance In 'The Pearl Of Africa'
A conversation with Ugandan transgender activist Cleo Kambugu, star of the web series and upcoming documentary 'The Pearl of Africa'
Film + TV
28 January 2015
Ugandan Transgender Web Series 'The Pearl of Africa' Addresses The Exile Of LGBTQI Africans In Ep. 6
The Pearl of Africa, the web series on Ugandan transgender activist Cleopatra Kambugu, addresses the exile of LGBTQI Africans in episode 6.
Film + TV
15 January 2015
Ugandan Transgender Web Series 'The Pearl Of Africa' Ep. 5 Asks "Have You Had To Convince People You’re A Woman?"
'The Pearl of Africa,' the documentary web series on Ugandan transgender activist Cleopatra Kambugu, releases episode 5.
Film + TV
08 January 2015
Ugandan Transgender Web Series 'The Pearl Of Africa' Returns With Episode 4
'The Pearl of Africa,' the new documentary web series on Ugandan transgender activist Cleopatra Kambugu, releases episode 4.
Video
23 December 2014
Ugandan Transgender Web Series 'The Pearl of Africa' Releases Episode 3
'Pearl of Africa,' the new documentary web series on Ugandan transgender activist Cleopatra Kambugu, releases episode 3.
Film + TV
16 December 2014
Ugandan Transgender Web Series 'The Pearl of Africa' Explores Body Dysmorphia In Episode 2
The new documentary series on Ugandan transgender activist Cleopatra Kambugu, 'The Pearl of Africa,' explores body dysmorphia in episode 2.
Film + TV
10 December 2014
Ugandan Transgender Web Series 'The Pearl Of Africa' Debuts
Watch the first episode of the 'The Pearl of Africa,' a new documentary series focusing on Ugandan transgender activist Cleopatra Kambugu.
Film + TV
04 December 2014
Ugandan Transgender Rights Take Center Stage In Documentary Film 'The Pearl of Africa'
'The Pearl of Africa' is a new documentary from Swedish filmmaker Jonny von Wallström focusing on Ugandan LGBTI activist Cleopatra Kambugu
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