My God, I'm Queer (full film)

"Can you be Muslim and gay? A bereaved fiancé goes on a deeply personal journey to try and prevent the tragedy from happening again."
My God, I'm Queer is an award-winning documentary that explores the story behind Naz and Matt Foundation. We meet an incredible soul family of truly inspirational individuals who choose to be themselves and live the best version of their queer lives.
Documentary was produced by Behind the Facade Films for Naz and Matt Foundation. Winner of the "Best TV Programme of 2021" by the Asian Media Awards, shortlisted for the prestigious Iris Prize and was previously distributed by Channel4 and Film4. The film as been screened at festivals in England, Wales and internationally in Canada, North America and India.
Trigger warning: film covers topics such as suicide, homophobia and hate speech.
CREDITS
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Directed by Matt Mahmood-Ogston.
Produced by Meera Mistry.
Huge thank you to our inspirational contributors - without your love, support and commitment to making the world a better place we would not have been able to make this film:
Mani, Kaleem, Sadia Sadr, Shamal Waraich, Amir and Aamir, Ferhan Khan, Saima Razzaq, Asifa Lahore, Claudia Lahore, Seemaa Butt, Kiku, Syeda and Satveer.
www.nazandmattfoundation.org/
behindthefacade.com/
colourgradinglondon.com/
meeratv.com/
ogston.com/

[@esabin-simpson6423]

I want to be able to show this film at the school where I work...so far it can't happen, but I don't intend to give up. I cry every time I tell your story.

[@NazandMattFoundation]

If there’s anything we can do to help, please get in touch x

[@smky]

Riveting and very well made. It is such a shame these things happen. It broke my heart to watch this, first time coming across the Foundation. Coming from the British Asian community, this is something that resonates with me deeply having had my own experience with gay muslim friends. People have the right to live their lives how they wish.

[@NazandMattFoundation]

Thank you for your reply Sam. We wish the film never had to be made. But together we are stronger, and we will, one day, live in the world that Naz dreamed of living in. If you'd like to find out more about our work, please visit www.nazandmattfoundation.org/

[@NazandMattFoundation]

Also, please do check out the other videos on our channel where we meet proud, accepting parents. Very heart warming ❤ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH_Nh4ijqNN5rdE

[@tinker6362]

Matt, this is a beautiful film. Thank you so much for sharing. I always thought I was brave for coming out - I live in the South Wales' Valleys, where 15 years ago (when I came out), being 'different' was difficult. I think any gay person that lives their life openly is brave, but usually this is more likely to happen when someone is safe to do so. The people you have spoken to in this documentary are a whole other level of brave. Especially those who could face the real possibility of death should they have stayed in the country they were born in. I do not use the term 'brave' loosely - what these people are doing is the epitome of the word. I only wish it were safer for people to live more openly within every sector of their lives. Please let Sadia know that time and space will help her mother enormously. When I came out to my parents they struggled to wrap their heads around it, and much like Sadia's Mam, they were loving and caring, but not completely okay with it. Fast forward 15 years and my Mam took our wedding photos, excitedly exclaiming, "I think this is better than a "normal" wedding - two brides are so much better than one!" 😂 It sounds like her Mam will turn out to be just as supportive, loving and - most importantly - accepting, as time goes on. ❤❤ Sending so much love to you, Matt, and everyone else in this film. I am so sad for you and Naz, and for what could have been, but know that if you making this beautiful film will help even one person feel less alone then you have done Naz and his memory so proud. This film will literally save lives. Again, thank you for sharing, and thank you to all those involved for being so open and honest.

[@NazandMattFoundation]

Thank you @tinker6362 for your kind comments. I'm so pleased to hear about your Mam at your wedding. Sending much love to you and your Mam, please tell her we said "Hi!" ❤❤ I will pass on your message to Sadia ❤ Sadie is an incredible human being, as are all of our contributors, and i'm so blessed and thankful to have met them on our journey. One day I will meet Naz again, and when that day arrives I want to see a smile on his face. I want him to be proud of how the community has come together, to support each other, to have grown stronger with each other. And until that day arrives we will continue doing what we can to bring greater acceptance within families 🤗❤🤗 Please take care @tinker6362, and let your heart and positive energy lead your way ❤

[@PaulHindley]

An amazing heart-warming film! I hope it provides hope and inspiration to lots of people!

[@NazandMattFoundation]

Thank you Paul for your kind comments. Please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues network x

[@maryannepaul1160]

The children chanting "shame" 😭 These beautiful brave people ❤️❤️

[@genesreunited]

Tugged at my heartstrings!!! Very lovely!

[@NazandMattFoundation]

Thank you Sabrina xx

[@missyroche378]

As a parent to a 9yr old transgender, we love him unconditionally and it's not a illness or a disease. You are who you are and you need to be loved unconditionally and if you are that parents acceptance is needed. I rather have my son than a grave.. I'm sorry for your loss x

[@NazandMattFoundation]

The world would be such a wonderful place if all parents were as proud and accepting as you Missy Roche xx

[@NazandMattFoundation]

On the 30th July, please come out and support other parents by taking part in our annual online event - “Out and Proud Parents Day”. It’s an incredibly special day for all who take part. Please read more about how to take part here: www.outandproudparentsday.org/ And meet some of the inspirational parents who took part in previous years here: www.outandproudparentsday.org/parents

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

This world is temporary

[@adamson786bi3]

This world is temporary..... May ALLMIGHTY ALLAH FORGIVE AND GIVE PARADISE TO ALL BELEIVERS AND GUIDE ALL MUSLIMS WHO ARE LOST TO HOMOSEXUALITY. MAY ALLMIGHTY ALLAH FORGIVE ALL MUSLIMS AND GUIDE THE DISBELIEVERS TO THE RIGHTEOUS PATH.... AND GIVE ME INSHAALLAH SHAHEED AND HIGHER THAN JANNAH FIRDOUS..... AMEEN.

[@mopz6140]

What server you on now