Exiled for existing: LGBTQ refugees in Scotland
Schedule
Wed Jul 15 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall | Glasgow, SC
About this Event
In a new short film, ‘Exiled for Existing’, more than 40 lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer refugees and asylum-seekers in Glasgow explore the impact of having to flee a place to be yourself.
The film will be shown and followed by a Q&A with some of the film-makers.
This is a community film project produced by the Glasgow workers co-operative, Media Co-op, in partnership with LGBT Unity Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland.
Quotes from the film-makers
“Being a lesbian in Nigeria - you could end up in J*il, you could be killed.” says Blessing. “I've not had a good sleep until I came to Scotland.”
Oluinatosin says “They kept repeating: “you're a disgrace, an abomination. You’re possessed by a demon.””
“Here in Scotland I'm free” says Mutiat, “This is who I am. Nobody can change me. Nobody.”
“Love makes your world go round. Love is what keeps pushing us forward” says Bisola.
With thanks to Media Co-op funders, National Lottery Scotland Awards for All Community Fund, the Scottish Council on Archives, Our Story Scotland, and many kind supporters.
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Where is it happening?
National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
