The Gay Palestinian Men Living In Israel | Invisible Men (LGBT+ Documentary) | Real Pride

[@natalie3664]

I am very moved by Louie's character. The way he loves his surroundings, his culture, and his people. He has survived so much anguish and injustice. But despite that he lives a meaningful life. His personality is unique and very inspiring. I hope he is doing well

[@natalie3664]

@@liquidsmile9872 omg no, I mean...the way that he Is. "the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual"

[@Rob_430]

@@liquidsmile9872character = Personality

[@annamay3707]

the character of a person is forged through real life experiences @@liquidsmile9872

[@Kevynmorgan]

This isn't the movies habibi, that someone's life. A real person

[@SA-hy6nw]

@@liquidsmile9872I think your command of the English language needs fine tuning. Character is not in reference to a fictional character that you see in film and books. She is referring to personality.

[@danielwaldron1053]

It is heart wrenching to hear Louie talk how he wanted to talk to his father and find forgiveness and that the father would be JUST a father to him. This is powerful. The human race is so messed up. Yet we all want to find acceptance and love.

[@robertholmes8917]

I have had relationships with men who are Muslim, and unfortunately the family can often be so over powering and it is almost impossible to change the families mind. The religion is everything to them.

[@Alusnovalotus]

No. Religion is messed up. It blocks equality. You wonder why that part of the world is so messed up? Holy land?!? Ha! Only for the devil that they keep so close so that they can compare it to something else.

[@Alusnovalotus]

@@robertholmes8917 anyone with a conservative religious background has this. Look at most of the Midwest and Utah, especially? Texas? Yup. They’re all there too.

[@pearly4697]

What is life when a person choose a path that his conscience knew it was wrong n still did it. For Louis’ dad spoke on the phone, u already knew it was wrong n the fear clutched u. That’s why u keep saying no, no,no for it was exposed n there is consequences to face. I am not discriminating the LGBT but there is a right n wrong. Can see u r so alone n thank God at least u know which organisation u can approach for help. Turn to Jesus who can set you free.

[@sureyyaekinci4630]

@@robertholmes8917 not just muslims though . I am from a muslim family and my dad always taught me not to judge. I hope one day gay people will be accepted

[@DIETRICHCICCONE]

My bf is Iranian. He had to seek asylum in Ireland as he was outed at work (he was a teacher). When I met him he was working in a pizza place with some crazy Colombians. Crazy but nice...lol He now speaks really good English and is trying to teach me Farsi...but it's impossible 😅 This documentary is really very good...but it makes me sad to think what people in the middle east have to go through. ❤❤❤

[@robertriordan1823]

I hope you are both very happy. Is your name a mix of Marlene and Madonna's last names? It's not a name I've heard in Kerry, anyway! God bless you both, Robert. ☘

[@jackgrant9301]

You can tell Iran is a bad place if you have to flee to ireland. Im irish and if you dont have money its a shithole.

[@Laura-vr6rb]

Cicchone is the Italian name bird that bring the new born Die Trich ciccone. Easy gay name ..like the D!k is die and no trick..to put new born

[@DIETRICHCICCONE]

​@@Laura-vr6rb Ciccone is Madonna's surname....

[@alinag844]

As a trans woman that escaped Kazakhstan, which is far from Sharia Law but still Islamic. This brought me so much tears, terror, anxiety and traumatic memories of how my life would have turned out if I did not leave to the U.S. This is why it is so important to people from the West to watch these type of documentries whether you are straight or LGBT to see how people struggle and how ACTUALLY good they have it in their countries. People in the West and especially LBGT need to understand that they are NOT really oppressed. I understand, we still face some prejudice and discrimation in the West but not to this level. When Louie said that his father was ready to cut his throat, it triggered me so much. I remember me being 6, getting beaten and chased down by my father who beat me up with his belt for SIMPLY painting my nails and putting on my sister's dress to play. I was a KID that was just playing. If only I had any idea what actually was going ON. People treat LGBT as mentally ill or distrubed or even cursed. Ever since then, I was not as brave as Louie to be open or even date bc I was sooo scared my father would find out. So I had to supress my desires and hide to be able to plan my escape. Thankfully, I was a pro tennis player and had the privilege to travel to Israel and West Europe to play tennis tournaments. I remember my coach (Slovakian) telling me that I was different but I was confused on what. He just wanted me to see the world and that I have a chance to be a NORMAL human being here. To this day, I am so grateful to him that he opened my eyes. With that being sad, I am happy where I am at. I am a professional with a career, graduated college and living my FREELY. I do miss my family and my culture TO THIS DAY, but there is nothing I can do. It is hurtful that I am disowned and misunderstood for simple being DIFFERENT. Life moves on and I can make the best out of what IS given.

[@OurThyngStables]

I am so glad you can live free

[@FayCreative]

🙌🏽💖

[@alinag844]

@@OurThyngStables thank you.Its a blessing for sure. But west is being destroyed within so I’m concerned

[@shadycnetwork]

​@@alinag844I wanted to say I'm happy you can live free and if that's you in the picture you are beautiful. Most of my political views are left-leaning. But I don't know why so many people want to eradicate Israel when it's the only place in the Middle East where gay people can be safe. But I'm happy you are in America and having a thriving life and being your true self. Everyone deserves that.

[@alinag844]

@@shadycnetwork thank you. Yes that’s me in the picture. And absolutely. Woke and liberalism that fight for inclusivity and equality are ruining the country and weakening it within. You can be any ethnic , religion, race, or sexual orientation but you have to be PRO-West if you live in the west. That’s why it’s important to understand that we have enemies within our country and being patriotic is seen as RACIST. You never EVER hear about Russians or Chinese liberal parties winning , you know why? Even if it existed, under dictatorship it would not win.

[@ryanblack2986]

I was pleased to see them reunited again in Europe. I hope that they are all thriving today, happy and free!

[@SuperDupersDelight]

shoulda put "SPOILER ALERT" in your post!

[@jv-ep2tc]

@@SuperDupersDelight i needed the spoiler, this film is upsetting.... more than I could have imagined. i'l hang in there and keep watching.

[@rockmusicvideoreviewer896]

@@SuperDupersDelight Shoulda watched the video before reading comments

[@felixthecat580]

@@rockmusicvideoreviewer896 You should pretty much apply that to all videos you don't want a spoiler from.

[@MelyMay]

When I saw him in the movie at minute 56:21, I burst into tears.

[@zb6070]

So, this was filmed in 2013. In 2022, Israel changed its asylum policies and now offers asylum to LGBT Palestinians.

[@stationarywanderer7910]

Israel is presently butchering its Palestinian population,.Which includes LGBT Palestinians. The survivors, if any, will all be expelled.

[@user-nk5yf1he1r]

yes and some ignorant pro-Palestine are supporting repressive Palestinains government and people. Muslin countries hate LGBT and human rights, while hyprocritically plea human lives for Gaza. PALESTINE HYPOCRITE.

[@C.I366]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stationarywanderer7910]

Bullshit. This literally never happened.

[@abc-dj3dx]

As of 2022, a total of 66 Palestinians who were either members of the LGBTQ community or victims of domestic violence received temporary residence in Israel. However, in general, Palestinians are not eligible for asylum status in Israel. Feb 7, 2024 As a community, we still have work to do. :)

[@luckeeleeyeo]

Louie's story touched me deeply. His need to reconcile his past. His love for his culture, his people, and his country. His desire to just be free where he is and not have to relocate to live the life we should all be able to. Such a courageous person. I hope Louie, Abdu, and Faris are all happy, healthy, and living out loud.

[@JudithSanchez-ht6jn]

Are they moslem? I hear that Iran is tolerant to homosexuals.

[@vestaosto]

I agree. Louie just wants to be accepted and connected to his family. It is hard to understand that your parents not just rejects you but wants to even kill you.

[@abdulali8738]

54. And Lot, when he said to his people, “Do you commit indecencies with your eyes wide open? 55. Do you lust after men instead of women? You're ignorant people.” 56. But the only response from his people was to say, “Expel Lot’s family from your city. They are purists.” 57. So We saved him and his family, except for his wife; We destined her with those who stayed behind. 58. And We bombarded them with rain. Terrible was the rain of the forewarned. 59. Say, “Praise be to Allah, and peace be upon His chosen servants. Is Allah better, or what they idolize?” 60. Who created the heavens and the earth, and Who sends for you the rain from the sky? With it, We produce gardens full of beauty, whose trees you couldn’t have produced. Is there a god alongside Allah? They're people who equate. 61. Who made the earth a habitat, made rivers flow through it, placed mountains on it, and set a partition between the two seas? Is there a god alongside Allah? But most of them don’t know. 62. Who responds to the afflicted when he prays to Him, eliminates adversity, and makes you successors on earth? Is there a god alongside Allah? How little you think. 63. Who guides you in the darkness of land and sea, and who sends winds announcing His mercy? Is there a god alongside Allah? Exalted is Allah, beyond the partners they associate. 64. Who starts creation, then repeats it, and gives you livelihood from the sky and the earth? Is there a god alongside Allah? Say, “Bring your evidence, if you speak the truth.” 65. Say, “No one in the heavens or on earth knows the invisible except Allah, and they don’t realize when they’ll be resurrected.” 66. In fact, their knowledge of the Afterlife is confused. In fact, they doubt it. In fact, they're blind to it. 67. The unbelievers say, “When we and our ancestors turn to dust, will we be brought out? 68. That was promised to us and our ancestors before. These are just legends of antiquity.” 69. Say, “Travel on earth, and see the plight of the sinners.” 70. Don’t grieve over them, nor be distressed by what they plot. 71. They say, “When will this promise come true - if you speak the truth?” 72. Say, “It may be that what you're eager for is close behind you.” 73. Your Lord is gracious to people, but most of them are ungrateful. 74. Your Lord knows what their hearts hide and reveal. 75. There is nothing hidden in heaven and on earth - but it’s in a clear document. 76. This Quran explains to the Israelites most of their disagreements. 77. It's guidance and mercy for believers. 78. Your Lord will judge wisely between them. He's the Almighty, the All-Knowing. 79. So rely on Allah. You're upon the clear truth. 80. You can’t make the dead hear. And you can’t make the deaf hear the call - if they turn around and flee. 81. And you can’t lead the blind out of their error. You can make hear only those who believe in Our revelations and are submitters. 82. When the Word falls on them, We'll bring a creature from the earth, telling them that people weren’t sure of Our revelations. 83. On the Day when We gather from every community an army of those who denied Our signs. They will march in rows. 84. Until, when they arrive, He will say, “Did you deny My verses without understanding them? Or what were you doing?” 85. And the decree will be issued against them because of their misdeeds, and they won't speak. 86. Don’t they consider that We made the night for their rest and the day for visibility? There are signs here for believers. 87. The day the Trumpet is blown, everyone in the heavens and on earth will be terrified, except those whom Allah wills. Every one of them will come humbly before Him. 88. You see the mountains, and you imagine them to be fixed. But they pass as the clouds pass. The making of Allah, Who perfected everything. He knows what you do. 89. Whoever comes with good deeds gets even better. They’ll be safe from the horrors of that Day. 90. But whoever comes with evil deeds - their faces will be tumbled into the Fire. Weren’t you repaid for what you did? 91. “I was commanded to worship the Lord of this city, He Who made it holy. All things belong to Him. And I was commanded to be submissive. 92. And to recite the Quran.” Whoever is guided - is guided to his benefit. And whoever goes astray, then say, “I am just a warner.” 93. And say, “Praise be to Allah. He will show you His signs, and you’ll recognize them. Your Lord isn’t unaware of what you do.”

[@achuuuooooosuu]

@@abdulali8738 “Abdul Ali,” “Allah.” Yeah, that says a lot.

[@cupidok2768]

what happened to his bf. were they both killed?

[@aracelivazquez996]

They've shown tremendous bravery in sharing their story! Such courageous individuals. Thanks to them, this can be visualized and initiate positive change in society. ❤

[@Tyke3]

How is it possible to feel complete sadness and happiness for Louie all at the same time? It’s heartbreaking. The persecution that humans are subjected to because they love differently is painful.

[@daisychain3007]

That has happened throughout the ages, sadly, Tyke3. Gays were murdered during World War Two, as well.

[@betsylalich4570]

To Tyke... Yes, very painful. But much progress has occurred in many places. I am older and I remember that even in America there was persecution of Gays. But we did not surrender and eventually won. So it is important to move forward and to actually see changes, even within families. It is possible to educate people, to communicate and not be frightened. You may be surprised to learn love and respect can grow. ❤

[@betsylalich4570]

​@@daisychain3007 Absolutely true. Nazis forced homosexuals to wear a pink triangle. Absolutely also true : Nazis wanted ALL Jews, Gypsies (Roma), homosexuals, dead. Many people sacrificed much, even giving their lives, to defeat Hitler and his "philosophy".

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

They should never be murdered but everyone should not be forced to accept lgbt ideology especially as it is discouraged in all the Abrahamic religions and many cultures

[@user-ii3vl3zy6m]

@@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij So you don't sympathize with the concept they should be killed. But when the human rights of the lgbt community should not be binding for everyone, what would you propose instead? Send them to prison? The Abrahamic religions never accepted humans as they are. Thankfully, in the western world they don't have that impact on everyday life anymore. And btw, it's not an "ideology", it's a common feature of about 5% of mankind. It will never disappear. You can extinct them, you can suoppress them, you can ostracize them. But in the next generation, they will be back. And then it will start all over again. Enjoy!

[@sueb8278]

I am not a gay person so cannot speak to the struggles but I wish them all a future full of love from those that truly care about them.❤ When a father or other family member wish to kill a child because they don’t fit their ideology, then the father/family members are the ones that shouldn’t ever benefit from the love of a child…😢

[@knightshade6232]

Im gay in south east asia, i also felt their struggle cuz its no diffrent here, thats why i felt jelouse seing people in american promoting acceptance and loving yourself for who you are.

[@UpsideDownWorld]

@@knightshade6232 Yes, in America we welcome anyone from any background, basically no questions asked. But we have activists, influencers, and teachers PROMOTING their far-left ideology on to very, very young children and that's NOT okay in any way, shape or form. Every gay person I know is totally against anything involving children, but if they speak out, they get shamed, cancelled, and destroyed. It's truly twisted!

[@almabrisiarodriguez-xh2lo]

RESPECT ❤

[@feliciamarte3031]

We are all God's children no matter what God is the only one who should Judge Is

[@light-beige]

@feliciamarte3031 people need to read up the Bible, the part that explains what's judging...

[@maxmartinsan]

I'm speechless after watching this documentary, I just hope they're still well and safe nowadays.

[@robing9278]

I feel the same.

[@iValkure]

Wow... this was an eye opener for me To see young men at such early stages of their lives having dealt with such grand issues and dangers. Yet they are genuine and caring and sensitive to each other. Hard for me to think that they could lose their life for being gay! Its good to know that they have escaped to freedom and have some peace of mind after facing ordeals. So happy for them and their survival story 👍Great documentary

[@bunnyboo786]

Too bad the rest of the Middle East isn't open and progressive. I wish all of those LGBTQ for Palestine morons would see this.

[@___dae]

It saddens to me to see such struggles of the MEN who never thought bad or had any intentions of harm to anyone not any community or religion but just LOVE & to be themselves. Louie, Faris, Abdu- you people are too brave to live a life of struggle and misery in the quest of freedom, to live yourselves. May you all be safe and pray you all return home someday, with your head held high and not in guilt or shame.

[@ShyBoyJayy]

I'm only 5 minutes into this documentary & I'm so thankful that I have a loving family that wouldn't trade or hurt me for anything in the world. As an American I tend forget others aren't as free as I am & others come from families who disown them. Seeing stuff like this makes me so grateful & makes my heart ache for the ones who have it 10 times harder

[@J_a_s_o_n]

The freedom you have in America has turned out over decades to be FREEDOM FROM GOD to being in The captivity of the DEVIL.

[@ShyBoyJayy]

@@J_a_s_o_n oh well ...

[@JW-uy2on]

Really? There are many gay kids in the US that are shunned and even disowned by their parents. Your family is not the same as everyone else’s.

[@ShyBoyJayy]

@@JW-uy2on i know that. I was speaking about me & my close circle of friends whatever we go through over here is nothing compared to what they go through over there

[@kappaboy06]

@@JW-uy2on this is clearly not the same as being able to walk freely in the us. We are being hung, jailed or killed for being gay. Even if you are thrown out plenty of gay shelters and organizations that will help you

[@MatteBlack2024]

Wow. Every American gay guy who takes for granted or despises life here should see this film. Abdu and the lead were so lucky to be relocated together.

[@eleanorjaya4706]

How emotional & great this documentary was. I truly felt for Louie & the guys. Everyone should be accepted as human beings & those that oppose it are so vicious & cruel. Louie I’m glad you started a new life where you have the freedom to be yourself & not live in fear. I come from melb Australia & I’m so happy that our country accepts everyone.

[@ann-marieyoung2195]

Do you all accept Black peoples…. Your country of Australia??

[@rahawa774]

@@ann-marieyoung2195yes, we do - so long as you share our values and obey our laws, you are welcome. Why are you so specific about black people? Don’t you care about other races too?

[@betsylalich4570]

​@@ann-marieyoung2195 Is anyone interested in your very single minded thinking? Shall we discuss the hate within the Black community ?

[@trinitylane2202]

All those gay people who are joining pro-Palestinian marches should watch this documentary.

[@BessilaNourelhouda]

Shut up 😂😂😂😂

[@vinyl66tape]

@@BessilaNourelhoudawhy shut up? Is there any inconvenience by revealing how Palestine treat gay people? 😁

[@ashdav9980]

@@BessilaNourelhoudasomebody triggered. 😂🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@maverickbull1909]

umm you can condemn their anti-gay policies and still condemn the genocide of their entire country lmao

[@Solararisa]

Of course! Because countries that are mostly Christian were all very pro-LGBTQ+ from their inception, right? RIGHT? Bombing innocent civilians is apparently justified now by using this as a logic. Ya'll are absolutely mental. I have watched this documentary that changes absolutely nothing. Palestine deserves to be freed from an apartheid nation that doesn't belong there.

[@leeriches8841]

I have a Palestinian friend who’s brother was murdered for being gay- this poor guy was expected to share the delight of ridding his family of this ‘sin’ and because he loved and supported his brother he himself had to flee to refuge in Israel. Yes- shock horror that I, a Jew with family in Israel is friends with a Palestinian- that actually blows some peoples minds in itself 😂 Any time I tell pro-Palestinians this I’m told I’m lying. When I point out the absurdity of Queers For Palestinian I’m told to shut up and that I’m wrong. No, as someone that has spent time travelling the length and breadth of Israel, meeting it’s incredibly diverse population- I’m not wrong. Israel is so incredibly LGBT friendly, they literally get murdered in Palestine.

[@ChrisKhaled83]

There is no hope. I have been given false hope for so long. Australia is certainly not a place for a gay Lebanse guy like me, I am trapped there in a place were I am not wanted.

[@jessereichbach588]

People really dont understand. They have no idea what actually goes on their and get all their information from biased media sources, in one direction or the other. Israel isn't perfect by any means. And I do wish they would grant asylum to certain "Palestinians", special cases where they can be more sure of a persons character and motivations, like Louie for instance. But there's no comparison between it and "Palestine". And people wonder why this war is going on now and why Israel is making it their goal to destroy Hamas. For the life of me I don't understand people who want the Palestinian's to be free, yet support Hamas. Or even the PA for that matter. They say they are secular, yet secular in that society just means lay Muslim or pretending not to be an atheist. It's so backwards.

[@lynnmarie2962]

Palestinian is not actually an ethnic group.

[@danthomas6587]

@@ChrisKhaled83 come to the states. They'll think you're Italian.

[@sayitasitis1039]

They are an abomination to the Almighty God and this is the reason why Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed. Israel should get rid of this evil. If they choose to embrace them then they will be problems because the same God who destroyed Sodom is the same God who lives and reigns today. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. For how long are you going to have two opinions if God is God worship Him but if Baal be your God live anyhow and you will face the consequences.

[@taniamcphelim6900]

I feel so bad for these men no one should have to live in fear this way. I pray they find freedom and love and a safe world.

[@user-ei9hi6zi1d]

I cry for loui 😭a victim of rape when he was only 8yrs old physicaly abuse by his own father slitting his face and mentally abused by his own country...be strong and stay healthy and safe may prayers for u brave man

[@Karl_95]

Right. its so insane

[@DeadGirl-oz3vl]

This is the first comment I came across that even mentioned that part of his story 😢 Then he said he thought he was gay because of it 😮 Who would he have been if that hadn't happened? So sad

[@muslit]

This is the finest documentary I've seen in years. Beautiful, sad, inspiring.

[@tomlovesimran]

Being a gay man I could not bear a life like this. Alive yet dead, scary and lonely. What a privilege I had to be born in a country that atleast tolerant to gay community. Philippines

[@eddihaskell]

Israel is tolerant and supporting of their gay community. They recognize same-sex marriage if it is performed outside Israel', . have two cabinet ministers who are gay, have the largest Pride in the entire region, and basically near full equal rights for LGBT people. They have more than your nation does. Research it

[@mikevalentine8369]

I LOVE hearing that from someone OTHER THAN AMERICA! Like, there ARE other tolerant (and some MORE tolerant) of the acceptance of gays, than in America. Other Countries, only many more need to catch up.

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

Islam is the problem.

[@cohendarwin5365]

Yeah thanks to allah for that

[@achuuuooooosuu]

The Philippines still needs to work on the SOGIE bill, though. Queer people in the Philippines are at least enjoying a relatively higher social acceptance rate, but some can’t apply for a job because of their sexuality. Same goes for public opinion on marriage equality, but a number of Philippine politicians support same-sex civil unions. It’s honestly a bumpy ride for queer Filipinos.

[@nelsonsibiya9204]

Thank you for posting this. It's sad what dudes gotta go through in some parts of the world. Makes me thankful to be in South Africa.

[@keithsnider1958]

And me in America.

[@nhlanhlambatha]

Thankful to Mandela.

[@bunnykissme]

My heart breaks for Louie but I'm glad he made it to Europe where he can live peacefully, freely, and happily. When God closes the door, he opens a window.God bless these 3 courageous men

[@ashdav9980]

Islam is taking over Europe through immigration….he won’t be safe long.

[@samandros3451]

Why does God close the door in the first place? What kind of God would do that?

[@justyouraverageintrovert8487]

I would’ve kept watching if they would’ve filmed a reality tv series.. It shows how far people will go to be their authentic selves-something most people don’t even realize they take for granted. I wish the best to each of them..

[@mikevalentine8369]

Sell said.

[@skeewee-c6206]

So true

[@cohendarwin5365]

Islam is great

[@meredithlogan291]

The point of this is to show the reality and truth not a fake scripted show

[@meredithlogan291]

@K B I don’t know what country you reside in but it’s very well known it’s fixed the way they want it to appear

[@LaBucci]

Truly sad to see what gay people around the world go through and how privileged we as gay men are living in the comfort of our western nations… I truly hope the best for all our LGBT community :(

[@markjapan4062]

REPENT. STOP TRYING TO BE SOMETHING YOUR NOT....

[@binkytube]

Religion is the root of all evil.

[@binkytube]

@@markjapan4062 Once more in English?

[@JW-uy2on]

Seriously? Not all Western nations are gay-friendly. There are many conservative religious parts of the US where homosexuality remains stigmatized.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

@@JW-uy2on Yes, compared to Western Europe, the US is more closed off and influenced by old religious ideas, but it's been changing considerably over the past decades. Anyway, it's a lot more tolerant than a lot of other countries when it comes to that.

[@user-y6l1owsk4y]

just wanna hug the three of them. can't imagine the pain that they're going through. i genuinely hope the time comes that being gay, lesbian, trans, or just living your life as yourself regardless of gender would become norm and be accepted and respected for all places on this planet. hope everyone to live the life that they wanted. 🫂

[@patrizialafranca6369]

🤗🤗🤗

[@DashingPartyCrasher]

Yes! Beautifully said.

[@theoroche27]

Sadly what you ask for simply can't happen, think soundly and logically about this: we are like animals and if it takes years to even begin to tolerate this after so many years. That in itself is living proof that humans never change. Why? Because we are ghastly creatures

[@christhairu2226]

Come-on man you support this people 😢😢 a man being oiled it's a no it's a sin girls putting stuff fake stuff is a sin ....being gay lesbian transgender it's a sin 😅😅

[@mfelipe62]

I am profoundly saddened by what I have watched. These men are brave but extremely unfairly treated by Palestine and Israel. What is so difficult to understand about people simply wanting to live their lives the way they need and want? I hope they all finally get the life they want and deserve. Thank you for making and sharing this film.

[@eddihaskell]

They will be killed if they are openly gay in Gaza or many places in the West Banks. There is absolutely no comparison between how Israel and Islamic controlled nations treat their gay citizens. BTW there are thousands of Israeli Arabs who are openly gay, both Christian and from islamic backgrounds. The issue is their citizen status as Palestinians, and i agree with you, they should be able to live in Israel as refugees.

[@mfelipe62]

@@eddihaskell I know it is very different to be gay in Israel with respect to Palestine. But if you read what I wrote, I am referring to the men in the video, not to gays in general. Israel keeps deporting them back to a place where their lives are in danger. That, despite the humane work the non profit organization is doing with them and the letters they carry on them.

[@chrisquidlt1113]

This is what happens when you let Religion rule over common sense and conscience. People who grow up under these cultures have learned to simply accept what is fed to them without taking the time to question these obviously wrong ideals. That is why these people will never prosper or ever progress into fully democratic and free society. These people are too lazy intellectually to truly question the logic behind the religion they have been taught to follow blindly. This intellectual laziness becomes apathy especially when they grow up not gay. Why? Because it doesn’t affect them directly. In their selfish minds, they make a selfish decision or resolve that goes like this: “what’s the point in being empathetic and truly try to imagine myself being in the shoes of a gay person so I can see how it’s unfair that people care so much who sleep with when it doesn’t affect these homophobes themselves? It’s too much work to challenge the logic behind these archaic beliefs and practices. No, lm just going to accept that gay men are sinners ( even though As a man I also masturbate to girls and porn and even though this is also just as sinful according to Islam, it seems to be permitted)” The sense of justice unless it’s affects them just simply escape these people and it goes above their heads.

[@mikevalentine8369]

Thats what I felt ....CRAZY SAD! Such good looking , gentle hearted and fully alive Ppl. Shit wack. "Everyone hates everyone".

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

If you avoid the problem you will not solve it, the problem is not Palestine it is Islam.

[@alfonsobordi3805]

Great documentary, thanks for having the courage to make it, and sharing it. Those 3 guys had the balls to show themselves, and by doing so have done more for gay rights than most of us. So please don’t say how privileged we in the west are, because we’re “free”, prejudice and hate still being inflicted upon the collective in our “advanced democracies”. There’s lots to be done.

[@darkbionic1044]

Better than nothing though even though lots to be done

[@sureyyaekinci4630]

My parents are from turkey but ı grew up in Australia. I am straight, but this video has made me feel sad. I didnt realise how hard it must be for gays in the middle east

[@ashleyfromearth]

There will always be prejudice and hate. We are not free from the human experience. We should be thankful that we have liberty in the West, not shit on it everyday just because a couple of people hurt your feelings.

[@FerallHog]

So if the West is so racist and oppressive…why are millions from all over the world flooding into Western nations (North America and Western Europe)? Please explain?

[@sandycheeks1580]

@@sureyyaekinci4630 😢imagine how hard it must be for their wives & children diagnosed with hiv because of the closeted gay man’s outside “😉 activities.” 😢😢😢😢

[@sandyduncan5081]

Great courage and perseverance on the part of the 3 men and everyone involved in the making of this documentary. I salute you. Greetings from Australia.

[@Charlie-hd6mk]

Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@nikkilogan7726]

Louie, Abdu & Faris deserves all the freedom in the world. They should be treated equally no matter their sexual orientation or religion is. Good thing, they escaped the horrible life they've been living there for so long. So proud of you guys 🎉🥰👍🏳️‍🌈🌈

[@mamiloy861]

Don't come back your families belief will not change. Be descrit where you are. Don't post on social media. You Tuber girl want to leave free. One of her friend advised her to visit her family. Her mother convised her to come home she is already forgiven. However, when she alight from a bus her father hold her to her hair and drag her to their house and she was beaten by her family together with her brother's fortunately, one of her brother intervene and said don't kill her here. They leave, and she said to herself that she don't wanted to die and pray. She saw a bird fly to the kitchen and she remembered there's a window and she went there crawling until she reach the highway again lucky for her the taxi driver stop an American and he asked if she needed help. That's the story she was able to save herself to be killed and went to shelter, by the way at her young age she was raped by her father and his friends or uncle. And never looked back and not thinking of coming back forever.

[@vinter642]

@@mamiloy861 yea she's Indian living in the UK, I watched that vid a few weeks ago.

[@jessereichbach588]

@@mamiloy861 How terrible. That's horrifying. Some countries..... I don't know how people support societies like that. Nothing against the culture or the general people from there or anywhere. But societies like that should no longer be tolerated.

[@1DarkBlossom]

@@mamiloy861I saw her story not long ago. Heart wrenching. There are many more.. Banaz, Hatun. I’ll never forget their names

[@devbachu7072]

Agree that's their lives

[@montymontgomery2471]

Just a truly excellent film. As a gay man living in a free world i cannot imagine the heart ache that you guys have gone through. I send you love and courage and I hope that one day you will find peace and love in your lives

[@J_a_s_o_n]

Please seek help as you know you are MALFUNCTIONING

[@JW-uy2on]

The Western world is not “free.”

[@xhorxheetxeberria-td1hu]

Love and courage can't be sent unless it's something tangible. Like lobbying your Congressional delegation to stop Aid to either side on the condition of equal civil rights and guarantees for the LGBTQI community.

[@brendanclark1058]

@@J_a_s_o_nThe only thing malfunctioning here is your brain clearly

[@Xavier-Denis]

I'm from Montreal and I was speaking with an Iranian who also lives in Montreal and he told me that he was considered a political refugee. We know that if he returns to his country, he risks being killed. I find this situation so unfair, love is love.

[@TheTeach56]

"Unfair"???

[@sonjiachilds]

Sex is not love!

[@Xavier-Denis]

@@sonjiachilds wow you are very ignorant. there are Gay couples who are together just like heterosexuals and they adopt children. There are heterosexuals who only have sex and never get married.

[@Xavier-Denis]

@@sonjiachilds Did you know we are in 2024 ?

[@sonjiachilds]

@Xavier-Denis Duh- yo moma! Did you know that love & sex are not the same thing? We can certainly love someone without having sex with them! Sex is sex.

[@jiba6327]

Dear Louie, Abdu and Faris I hope that wherever you are, you are doing well. Your histories are so inspired for me. Good luck to all of you! I hope that someday you will be able to return to your country. The film is a very good one! Many thanks for it!

[@paulortiz2035]

As a gay American man I am in total awe of the courage the 3 of you have shown. I hope that one day you all will be happy and feel valued for who and what you are. As everyone should be. No matter where they live. No matter who they love. As it is said, God makes no mistakes. So anyone who has a problem with you really has their problem with God! Thank-you again for your very brave stories! Peace and love to you, all. Big hugs, Paul in Chicago

[@terintiaflavius3349]

@@paulortiz2035 What are we to do? Israel does terrible things but the Palestinian gays will be killed in Palestine! What are we to do? What is the answer?

[@jamesmoore2376]

So I think the LGBTQ agencies need to work super hard to get Louie to a Country like London or the United States where he can be as free as he wants to be to live love and laugh

[@itamardias17]

Louie, Abdu and Faris: Stay strong. Love from Brazil. :)

[@abdulali8738]

54. And Lot, when he said to his people, “Do you commit lewdness with open eyes? 55. Do you lust after men instead of women? You are truly ignorant people.” 56. But the only response of his people was to say, “Expel the family of Lot from your town. They are purist people.” 57. So We saved him and his family, except for his wife, whom We destined to be among the laggards. 58. And We rained upon them a rain. Miserable was the rain of those forewarned. 59. Say, “Praise Allah, and peace be upon His servants whom He has selected. Is Allah better, or what they associate?” 60. Or, who created the heavens and the earth, and rains down water from the sky for you? With it We produce gardens full of beauty, whose trees you could not have produced. Is there another god with Allah? But they are a people who equate. 61. Or, who made the earth habitable, and made rivers flow through it, and set mountains on it, and placed a partition between the two seas? Is there another god with Allah? But most of them do not know. 62. Or, who answers the one in need when he prays to Him, and relieves adversity, and makes you successors on earth? Is there another god with Allah? How hardly you pay attention. 63. Or, who guides you through the darkness of land and sea, and who sends the winds as heralds of His mercy? Is there another god with Allah? Most exalted is Allah, above what they associate. 64. Or, who originates the creation and then repeats it, and who gives you livelihood from the sky and the earth? Is there another god with Allah? Say, “Produce your evidence, if you are truthful.” 65. Say, “No one in the heavens or on earth knows the future except Allah; and they do not perceive when they will be resurrected.” 66. In fact, their knowledge of the Hereafter is confused. In fact, they are in doubt about it. In fact, they are blind to it. 67. Those who disbelieve say, “When we have become dust, and our ancestors, shall we be brought out? 68. We were promised that before, we and our ancestors-these are nothing but legends of the ancients.” 69. Say, travel through the earth, and observe the fate of the guilty.” 70. But do not grieve over them, and do not be troubled by what they plot. 71. And they say, “When is this promise, if you are truthful?” 72. Say, “Perhaps some of what you are impatient for has drawn near.” 73. Your Lord is gracious towards humanity, but most of them are not thankful. 74. And your Lord knows what their hearts conceal, and what they reveal. 75. There is no mystery in the heaven and the earth, but it is in a Clear Book. 76. This Quran relates to the Children of Israel most of what they differ about. 77. And it is guidance and mercy for the believers. 78. Your Lord will judge between them by His wisdom. He is the Almighty, the All-Knowing. 79. So rely on Allah. You are upon the clear truth. 80. You cannot make the dead hear, nor can you make the deaf hear the call if they turn their backs and flee. 81. Nor can you guide the blind out of their straying. You can make no one listen, except those who believe in Our verses; for they are Muslims. 82. And when the Word has fallen on them, We will bring out for them from the earth a creature which will say to them that the people are uncertain of Our revelations. 83. On the Day when We gather from every community a group of those who rejected Our revelations; and they will be restrained. 84. Until, when they arrive, He will say, “Did you reject My revelations without comprehending them? Or what is it you were doing?” 85. The Word will come down upon them for their wrongdoing, and they will not speak. 86. Do they not see that We made the night for them to rest therein, and the day for visibility? Surely in that are signs for people who believe. 87. On the Day when the Trumpet is blown, everyone in the heavens and the earth will be horrified, except whomever Allah wills; and everyone will come before Him in humility. 88. And you see the mountains, and imagine them fixed, yet they pass, as the passing of the clouds-the making of Allah, who has perfected everything. He is fully Informed of what you do. 89. Whoever brings a virtue will receive better than it-and they will be safe from the horrors of that Day. 90. But whoever brings evil-their faces will be tumbled into the Fire. Will you be rewarded except for what you used to do? 91. “I was commanded to worship the Lord of this town, who has sanctified it, and to Whom everything belongs; and I was commanded to be of those who submit. 92. And to recite the Quran.” Whoever is guided-is guided to his own advantage. And whoever goes astray, then say, “I am one of the warners.” 93. And say, “Praise belongs to Allah; He will show you His signs, and you will recognize them. Your Lord is not heedless of what you do.”

[@NewZman23]

Three very brave men. My heart goes out to them and others in a similar situation.

[@williedaniel6194]

Being a Homosexual male Gay and Palestinian must be extremely difficult 😢

[@AnonURnot]

Being gay in any Muslim country is difficult. A lot of them get thrown off of roofs just because of who they love

[@learyan]

They all have israeli citizenship now. Israeli law change not recently and they do accept Palestinians lgbtq

[@reiza9255]

​@@learyanthat's an obvious lies,israel even blackmail lgbt Palestinian for information

[@learyan]

@@reiza9255 it’s not a lie dummy.. there many gay Palestinians in Israel. Have you been there?

[@stefrost4029]

@@learyan Now they live under apartheid and violence from the far right genocidal maniacs.

[@erwinromardelacruz1990]

I cried for Louie and other gays who experienced mental, physical and emotional torture. I keep crying till the end of the of the documentary. All of us deserved to live, to love and to be loved. Keep on fighting. The pain will never fade. Learn to live everyday no matter how painful it is.

[@lazlomattachine8334]

These men are so incredibly brave and tough. I don’t take for granted that my husband and I are privileged enough to live a peaceful, quiet life here in the US surrounded by our family and friends. I hope that they can all find a life full of the dignity, safety and love they deserve. Just sad.

[@indipacifician3693]

they are not brave to live in israel. Lets see if a gay israeli can live in palestine. stop supporting evil

[@phantomtroupe8430]

Yes it bothers me when I hear gay people here in the United States be so ungrateful and entitled. They have no idea what real discrimination and suffering is like in other parts of the world

[@alfonsobordi3805]

Lets hope that the supreme court does't overturn the same-sex marriage bill, and the US will become as intolerant as Palestina towards the LBTQ + community.

[@phantomtroupe8430]

@@alfonsobordi3805 so you’re comparing imprisoning and the killing of gays to not allowing them to get married? Even if they overturn it, gays in America will still be extremely privileged compared to other parts of the world.

[@alfonsobordi3805]

@@phantomtroupe8430 You're absolutely right, bad comparison. Although gays in the west can still pay with their lives for their sexuality, let's don't forget what happened recently in Oslo or few years back in Orlando where 49 people were killed in a gay night club. Here; 13% of LGBT+ Germans say they have been the victim of a violent attack on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. But still not the same, I understand.

[@libbyc1799]

Queers for Palestine take note.

[@jaimealbertoestradaparra6574]

Do you think Louis or Abdul would support the state that bombs Palestine cities and cuts their water and electricity off? They went to Tel Aviv because their families were hunting them, not because they supported Israel. It was that or death, and still got persecuted and harassed by Israel authorities

[@AnonURnot]

🔥🔥🔥 Say it louder for those hypocrites

[@jaimealbertoestradaparra6574]

@@AnonURnot you know that when israel bombs palestinian cities they also muerder, among kids, eldery, disabled people, gay people too right?

[@VIVIEWHITE]

Bullshit. How can you be ok with a “state” that persecutes the community you are part of? It takes a special kind of stupid.

[@zainkissenger4493]

you're no worse than n*zis who go interviewing hasidic Jews and then say antisemitic stuff.

[@joeara4625]

this really made me cry. I used to have a very dear friend when i was still working in the middle east. we used to spend almost every night and spent so many wonderful intimate moments together in my villa. i know that he is so sad and scared because of their culture. i just hope and pray that they will be okay. thanks for this documentary so that people will understand their situations that they are into. take care always.

[@Nancy-tc8rf]

How very, very sad to see people pushed away from their family just because of their sexual orientation. I couldn't stop crying for them. God bless and protect them.

[@user-js6yq4hr1n]

It's really scary being LGBT in Islamic countries, people have no idea and it frustrates me how they don't even talk about it, not just that but they support Hamas (the reason behind Sharia Law in Palestine). Even more disgusting when these people also claim they support LGBT! If I had one last day to live, I'd pay my soul to just have one normal day where I could rest without the anxiety and fear of getting tortured to death.

[@pipgalea1376]

I wish you to have the rest of your life where you can rest without fear of torture or shame of being yourself ❤

[@andromedamessier3176]

Ye! I came here after seeing queer for Palestine! Gay pro hamas video. It is top 5 ironic thing I see. The thing about respect is that sometimes it isn’t mutual. While yes! people can respect other innocent. They can empathize with innocent. However, that respect and empathy aren’t gonna reciprocate to them. So if lgbt support them, then I hope they know the road they will lead.

[@reignBeaux4946]

Great documentary. So sad to realize that there are LGBT (-QIA) that experience this kind of prejudice, discrimination, and persecution while other gay men takes their freedom for granted. Sending loves and prayer from the Philippines 🌈

[@ted1091]

Very good point.

[@chatnoir-i8x]

Isn’t the Philippines extremely homophobic too ?

[@reignBeaux4946]

@@chatnoir-i8x Good question! Based on my experience and what I observed we're no longer that homophobic. Most Filipinos are now open and accepting. TBH, most millenials and Gen Z's no longer care when they know that someone is LGBT (My observation as their teacher) unlike before. Furthermore, we have a lot of LGBT theme/stories that are already integrated in different media. However, there's very little portion that still 'reluctant' which comprises mostly of "Boomers" generation.

[@thisbtchisraginghomosexual1655]

@@reignBeaux4946 This is bullshit as a Filipino I can definitely tell you that based on my personal experience Filipinos are still homophobic af

[@leifandersson1886]

LGBTQIA. I die from laughter.

[@wowTharabbi]

I truly wish this film was shown in the cinemas across the world, to show people that every one deserves basic rights and freedoms! Beautiful film, thank you!

[@jacobhull8378]

u do realize every citizen in israel has rights and freedoms, and that being gay there is... LEGAL, and not frowned upon. Tel aviv is the gay capital of the world and has many gay nightclubs, and huge pride events. this documentary is a load of horse shit.

[@ICONICPARIS]

@@jacobhull8378 no it's not!!

[@jacobhull8378]

@@ICONICPARIS um yeah, being gay isnt illegal in israel. Its not frowned upon. 70 percent of their population is gay... And its not a sin in the Torah either, unlike the quran

[@navjotsingh2251]

@@jacobhull8378 ??? But it I is frowned upon by some people. People do disown their children for being gay, because they have some prejudice or hate red against it. I’ve experience it myself, though I’m Indian not from israel/Palestine. Though homosexual isn’t necessarily mentioned or frowned up on in my holy book, as a society it is kind of frowned up on and made fun of I guess this has been learned by other cultures/religions/media etc. My dad definitely hated it and has never had a proper conversation with me since.

[@jacobhull8378]

@@navjotsingh2251 yeah but the documentaey is saying that its illegal to be gay and palestinian in israel which it isnt

[@lazarolopez6931]

A beautiful story of three human beings who were not accepted by family or culture, but did not lose their faith in moving forward in every setback, getting up, I am satisfied to see Abdul so happy even in the conditions they live in, it never ceases to surprise me, always trying to shake hands with someone who wanted to get out of that hell like him, I hope they manage to maintain their friendship and prosper so they can continue helping others like them in those countries

[@deanturchi4807]

Whom ever funded this Thank you! These are important stories. My hearts with all of these guys. I hope they find peace and healing.

[@-------------------DD]

I truly appreciate this. I also really appreciate that it shows a very human side of Israelis and Palestinians. There can be peace and co-existence. This story proves it.

[@tryan7]

How could a parent disown a child? I pray this young man finds peace and acceptance. 🙏🙏 I wish him well in life.

[@neonelishuax1962]

This is a great film. So sad too. No matter the religious orthodoxy, treating us LGBTQ+ this way is utterly unjustified.

[@concernedhomosapien9807]

Religion is the bane of humanity

[@neonelishuax1962]

@@concernedhomosapien9807 No its not! Humans and spiritual wickedness are the bane of humanity. Don't blame G-d or religion for the actions of people.

[@habahsilef2359]

@@neonelishuax1962 such an amazing response♥️

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@@concernedhomosapien9807 yes it is

[@rennard6633]

Yes babe

[@Alan-ss5wx]

I cried. I can't believe how hard they have it out there in their homeland just because of who they love. I'm sad that they're forced to leave their lives behind and start a new one in a completely different environment, but I'm also happy that in their new home they can be free. This documentary truly opened my eyes on how privileged I am and how queer people have it so hard in these very religious countries. I wish these three wonderful men all the best on their new journey and to never stop believing in themselves and in the bravery they have. Peace.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

It's also hard for people who aren't religious at all as religion permeates the culture everywhere. I'm not an athetist, but not believing in the faith is considered bad enough. A lot of the US was not so different some decades ago, but it has changed. Hopefully, it'll change everywhere.

[@christianclerigo4690]

I couldn't agree more, Alan. Knowing and validating their emotions and life situations in Israel is one step in accepting people like them and tolerating indifference and abuse. No religion calls for this. No one should bestow upon the other the threat on life and liberty.

[@HarpreetSingh-kj8ro]

@@christianclerigo4690 Well what do you think of the morons who are "queers for Palestine" ?they are pretty much chickens4KFC.

[@Mer1912]

Israel should let in as many Gay Palestinians as possible. I heard there were already thousands of gay Palestinians from the territories living in Tel Aviv. It’s obviously easy to sneak back in to Israel, but they also need to stop sending these people back. As a gay Jew who visited Tel Aviv, I thought it was a magical place. It’s like a weird kind of west meets east. I don’t like conflict, but I’d rather live in a place where I can at least legally live together with my partner.

[@bradIeyyy]

I’m not gay but I’m glad I live in a country where gays are accepted and not persecuted 🙏🏼 they v deserve the same freedoms 🙏🏼 thankful to live in UK

[@John-lf7vs]

Bradley- Imagine if Suella Braverman became our Prime Minister! It COULD happen!

[@Beckford4000]

You are completely ignorant of what it means to be gay in the UK. You think LGBT people in Muslim/Jewish/Catholic/Hindu families living in the UK aren't persecuted by their own families? You think honour killings don't happen in the UK? (they do), that LGBT people are routinely driven out by their families? LGBT people in the UK face violence from their families, violence for being themselves on the street. Seriously, you know absolutely nothing. There are communities where it is impossible to be openly LGBT, I grew up in one. It makes me so angry that you think that having marriage equality means that LGBT people don't face daily abuse in the UK. The Home Office stated that since 2016, the number of homophobic assaults have risen dramatically. There's the young man who had his head smashed in a year ago, the young lesbian couple punched in the face on the bus. How are you so ignorant of these news stories? Either you have zero LGBT friends, or you know a couple who have miraculously escaped such issues. Please, for the sake of all LGBT people, stop making false claims about the so-called paradise we live in.

[@Mehki227]

What county is that? Because in America they are vilified.

[@prototropo]

Bradley, I'm really moved that you would bother to watch this video. I have straight men friends who wouldn't go to "Brokeback Mountain," because they weren't interested in watching "gay relationships." These are men who truly love quality film, and even after they heard Brokeback was an objectively beautiful movie, with writing, cinematography and acting that deserved all its awards. So you are a pioneer and a hero, Bradley.

[@spiritualjourney317]

ALL of us we need the salvation of God through Christ Jesus. Acts 20:20-21 1. Repent to God 2. Give our faith to the Lord Jesus Christ, because he gaved his life in the cross for the remission of our sins through his BLOOD. 3. Confess it or do it now b4 is too late. God is LOVE ❤

[@vincentdevos8982]

I hope these three men find a place of acceptance and peace !! Good luck guys !

[@_smurfitude]

I hope they all find what's good in this life, because they won't find it in Gaza, West Bank nor Israel. The whole climate there's unsafe for just about anything walking.

[@scarlettapplejaxsaj1767]

This was filmed in 2010…just fyi.

[@izodman]

This is a powerful film that provides awareness and educate on the lives of LGBTQ+ ⚧️ 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 and how these men chose to give us a window into their journey to be free. This film deserves more views in Western cultures bc we see esp in the political arena, the slow promotion of crime against the LGBTQ+ community and awareness is key to comprehend when we resist and push forward against antiquated rules. Everyone deserves to be happy and to prosper and to be loved.

[@johnfalcon3335]

It's sad that Louie and the others had to give up their country, culture, family to be their true selves. Indeed, the need for self-expression, to be who you really are is so strong that it overpowers everything.

[@nathanbl7961]

This was so well put together! I couldn't help but feel that the passing of Louie's father was God sending him a sign to take his opportunity to leave while he could. They are all such beautiful souls and deserve so much happiness. ❤❤

[@abdallah6919]

Hey im gay and need help

[@nickycoleman1868]

@@abdallah6919 what kinda help ? Where you living at ? Well you can chat to me if you want to, I'm a bisexual man in the UK, here many people are more tolerant than in many other places, are you able to get any support online in some support group ?!

[@abdallah6919]

@@nickycoleman1868 hey i really appreciate it ... being gay is a crime here im in a big danger im so afraid from my family my society i don't know what to do im losing myself here . How can i talk to u i just need someone to talk

[@abdallah6919]

@@nickycoleman1868 how can i chat to u ? Give me your Instagram im gonna text u if u want

[@nickycoleman1868]

@@abdallah6919 you can text me, I'm not sure what I can do, maybe look up organisations for you, as I have access to the internet here, I'm not on Instagram tho

[@sarahhonorio9419]

It's good that Israel is always there to help Palestine people that needs help like this one, God bless Israel 🇵🇭

[@jessereichbach588]

Its just sad that they can't give someone like Loui citizenship so he can remain around his culture and birthplace. But I understand why they can't. If they did make exceptions like this, it would ultimately be used against them by the fundamentalists, they'd all be pretending to be persecuted and need ISraeli citizenship. It's just a shame.

[@bunnyboo786]

Sadly, it is more complex. This is why Hamas must be defeated so Palestinian LGBTQ and women can live freely. @@jessereichbach588

[@alexsheppard153]

Yeah, help! Lol! Like how it blackmails Palestinian gays to get intel. Vice idid an expose on it, google it yourself.

[@gimmekromer1151]

@@jessereichbach588 i mean to get it they would have to prove they are being persecuted and its pretty obvious he was since he was having sex with a man and palestine persecutes lgbt people.

[@jakebluethunder]

Excellent documentary! Very moving and compelling stories. Louie's was particularly heart wrenching. I wish them all the best in life and hope one day there will be much more worldwide acceptance of LGBT people.

[@davidserra7265]

I couldn't stop watching. His life is so heartbreaking. I wish to give them a hug and say "We're with you!" I hope all of them and so many others can restart their lives in a safe place. No one deserves to be judged, be killed or be in jail for it.

[@annchurchill2638]

These Palestinians should all get in touch with their gay counterparts in the U.S. so they can understand who Hamas is.The Israeli city of Tel Aviv is especially gay friendly

[@TorkomMovsesiyan]

Such a great documentary! Much needed! I can relate to their experiences. I loooove the part when Louie and Abdu sang together Oum Kulthum's Inta Oumri song. Such a beautiful moment!

[@zychofannr1536]

At this moment I had to cry. 😢

[@TorkomMovsesiyan]

@@zychofannr1536 me, too.

[@ashvanes484]

Louie Is from Tel Aviv at heart. It's sad, as it's clearly where he wants to be. I hope he gets that chance someday. I hope all 3 men can live safely wherever they may be now.

[@LianSeldou01]

Every time I watch this. I felt it’s a new documentary. Thank you. I wish them happiness , love , peace and may their roots make them stronger, healthy and wealthy. May they prosper.

[@andyroo9381]

As an American, I had no idea the Arab culture could be so devastatingly cruel to their own sons and daughters. This documentary was an absolute eye opener for me! I am glad these three men made it out alive. You can't look back and try to move forward with your life. It just doesn't work that way. I hope they each make a new life and, simply, move on to a better way of life. New country. New friends. New discoveries.

[@shehrozrajput9174]

Even USA are dangerous then other's who invaded many countries and killed many innocents people . killing native and black people and racist towards those people who are not white even there Agency CIA killed many world most popular leader's and scientists .

[@jeje1234]

That's not the only culture , there are alot of American families from strict Christian churches that will disown you immediately, there was a whole movement in the 90s of turning gay people to heterosexuality!

[@tamimsalem6471]

Not only Arabs , the whole East is like that !

[@raytorres4032]

Pride in Israel is HUGE and open to all. So no, not all countries in the Middle East are the same.

[@raytorres4032]

@@tamimsalem6471Not in Israel.

[@jeremyphillips7827]

This was a good documentary. I'm so glad they all made it out safe. I have a friend who was born in Palestine, but his family moved to Puerto Rico when he was still a baby. Even as an adult having grown up in the United States, he's still afraid of what might happen if his family finds out he's gay. I really hope that someday soon homophobia can be eradicated in this culture and in so many others around the world.

[@thehighpriestess8431]

Agreed. I was lucky enough to grow up with severals gay family members as my caregivers.

[@user-ii3vl3zy6m]

It will never happen. Thanks to Enlightenment, religion hasn't the impact on everyday life it once had, at least in the western sphere. But in Islamic countries, prospects are dire. Some may have advanced economically, but their mindset is still stuck in the middle ages. I think it was an anthropologist who once wrote that in most societies the acceptance of gays was always directly linked to the social rank of women. The better their standing in society, the more tolerant the attitude towards gays. Now look at the deplorable situation of women in so many Islamic states....

[@gimmekromer1151]

@@user-ii3vl3zy6m sadly its true however the world is evolving and those opressed will have enought of that and the power religion had will weaken just like christianism.

[@sharonwashington8150]

This story pulled on the heart strings, at the end of the day no matter who you are, no matter what your beliefs if you are a peaceful loving person you have the right to live that one life as you should no matter what prejudices others may have against you. I hope he gets to go back to where he truly belongs one day and that is his rightful place in this world.

[@kristenpersaud4252]

This documentary was beautifully created. Bravo to the gentlemen that had the bravery and courage to so elegantly share their stories with us. Though my heart broke a bit more and more as I watched, especially through Louie's story, it is important that awareness is brought about the treatment of the LGBT community in this region. Louie's story touched me tremendously as you can see the pain in his eyes throughout the documentary when he speaks about his story and his desire to not ever leave his homeland of Palestine. It is similar to that of a double edged sword - leaving for your ability to live in safety vs a forced departure by the occupying forces. I pray that wherever Louis, Abdu and Fares are that they are living peacefully. Sending so much love.

[@benaderenchi]

The "occupying forces" you are talking about, ISRAEL, has done more for them than what their own families and government SHOULD be doing for them. He should be able to live his life freely in his own home, but his father made it clear he rather have a dead son than a gay son.

[@izatrini439]

Louie there are so many of us that left our countries to be where we are accepted. Not wanting to learn the language or culture is secondary where your freedom to be gay is concerned. I have no regrets leaving my country and my family to be free of discrimination from family and the country I was born in. Love and blessings to you brother 🙏 💙 ❤️

[@pedroanjos91]

Wow this documentary is really groundbreaking. I was really moved emotionally by the strength and resilience of these men... how they love their homelands and feel homesick. And how despite everything they manage to find joy in life and keep going

[@evska2012]

I didn't think this would make me cry 😢 I hope Louie is happy, I hope they all are safe and happy.

[@rain73ful]

Wonderful documentary! Thank you to whomever posted this. It was a real eye opener about how a lot of people have to live because of prejudice and discrimination.

[@charlesmomo1820]

You are insane

[@psI6]

What a beautiful man. Leaving everything you know and love behind to start over somewhere completely unknown must be extremely difficult. But arguably, living a life constantly in fear of it being taken away is not really a life worth living. I hope he gives the new place a decent try. That he's adapting to his environment and slowly learning to be happy again. Nothing could ever replace your roots, but HOME is where your soul is most at peace. I also encourage anyone reading this to watch the film "Out in the Dark". Stay blessed fam.

[@beaupianiste3738]

Out in h Dark, one of my all-time favorite movies, wish they made a sequel.

[@martinarodriguez3568]

One of the best documentaries I have seen in a long time. Thank you for the vulnerability and insight.

[@tamasamoa1931]

My heart goes out to you 3 and all the lgbt community all over the world suffering this oppression from their families and countries. Your strength and will to survive is so admirable and I hope that your thriving and living a happy life full of love. I cried the entire time watching this because I can totally relate to this situation. I hope that as time goes by, our world becomes more accepting of each other regardless of our sexual identity.

[@ilana0507]

Man, Louie's story was heart-wrenching. Also, when Abdu said that all the problems would be solved if gays ran the Israeli and Palestinian government, I felt that on a spiritual level. I'd support it!

[@jamesbutler3812]

Holy shit. Amazing and very moving . Thanks to everyone for making this film.

[@michaelmiller1215]

This film is a masterpiece. I hope everyone, especially Louie, now feels safe. And I thought MY mother was homophobic….

[@mordechai_ben_gershon]

The saddest part of Louie's story is that despite not being legally permitted to live in Yisrael, his total and complete love for the country shines through in spades. He is as Israeli as any of the 9.5 million Jews, Arab-Israelis & Christians that call Ha'aretz home ❤️ . In his and his friends' cases being gay they are not welcome in the Occupied Territories, whilst being Palestinian they are not welcome in Israel; an impossible conundrum.

[@rican7478]

This really touched me, the sadness and strength of Louie and those in his same situation.

[@michaelschmitt8416]

This film makes me very humble. You guys and everyone else in such a situation has my deepest sympathies.

[@klarinetta]

Come to Iceland. The queer community is fantastic as well as the queer organisation. I have a father who is a retired priest and ever since I came out he as fought for equality within the national church,he even stood up against the current bishop in the 2000's and in 2010 we got the same sex marriage through. It breaks my heart to see you go through all this. God bless you

[@sethstuer4641]

Very impressed with these guys that keep fighting so hard to live their life. Unbelievable what hardship and injustice some people go through. Louie really broke my heart, i hope he can find some hapiness soon.

[@Frederic1406]

Very inspiring to see the courage, struggles and doubts of these men with so many dangers and challenges surrounding them. It is nice that the documentary ends with a more positive note. Louie will always feel a sensation of loss and estrangement but he appeared as more smiling and relaxed.

[@berlynify]

thank-you to all involved..had some awareness of the struggles facing gay people in the Middle East, but the portraits of these 3 men brought it home.. life only moves forwards, never backwards & I choose to believe & have faith we are moving forward, little by little... ❤🙏🏽🕊

[@beautyinthedark7406]

My heart wept for Louie, Faris, and Abdu. The hate humans have for one another is mind boggling 🤦🏾‍♀️. May god keep you all close and safe wherever you are❤️❤️❤️

[@mohammadal-drees3106]

As an Arab, this brought tears to my eyes throughout the film. 😔

[@user-eg6bd4dt6b]

Lol

[@tifaneymarcos5944]

يا حبيبي صعب عليك خساره فيك الاسم

[@user-yy3uc4mr2t]

Doesn't your religion want this?

[@paradisehub9382]

@@user-yy3uc4mr2tMuslims too busy grooming kids to care about LGB rights…

[@gideonros2705]

​@@user-eg6bd4dt6bYou must be one disfigured human in life.

[@stud28gr]

as a gay muslim i can relate to these men. Thank God I live in Greece where I can be free yet still can't live my true self.

[@AndreDMalan1966]

I dated 2 Palestinian men in the UAE. One was shot in the knee by Israeli border guards. The other got a job in the UAE to escape detection by his family. His cousin, a very feminine young man, went to the US on a scholarship but died after being given the date rape drug. I feel for these young men.

[@hansiedelange515]

I'm in contact with someone in Yemen who is in the same situation. 😟

[@AndreDMalan1966]

@@hansiedelange515 I lived in Saudi Arabia and the UAE for 10 years. There are many horror stories like this. Its tragic. By the way, Yemeni men are gorgeousand have wonderful natures.

[@kynakay9054]

😂😂

[@Imayebrook]

@@kynakay9054 I dont see why ur laffing

[@sivuyilemtsi9840]

I feel Louie's pain of being who he is amongst his people, his culture and all that he knows. Even if his life is better in Europe in terms of safety and living standards, he prefers to be amongst his own people, even if they don't fully accept him. Abdu's personality, presence and energy in spite of everything that he has been through, is just magical. I wish them all the happiness going forward.

[@justinrogers8166]

Yet you will still find religious people defending their inhumane ideologies

[@jennyplace7202]

They can’t help themselves

[@sandrineroesch8706]

Look how fast your comment became our current reality 😭

[@gimmekromer1151]

true religion fundamentalism is a plague

[@jimmymisle910]

Raped at 8 years old by a much older guy who eventually married a woman. This is very common in these cultures where no one is allowed to talk about it - you are expected to move on, get married and make no mention of it. Israel should make exceptions for people like these guys.

[@chrisc1881]

It is so interesting that about a week ago someone was telling me that Israel makes no provisions for this and then l came across this documentary.

[@saphiquefemme]

Thank you for posting this and sharing their true stories

[@twigglycakes4659]

I am from Puerto Rico and I am a proud gay man and I thank God I live in a free country where LGBT are respected and it’s legal ❤ I pray for those who are LGBT to be free and loved in their countries 😢🙏

[@kabalikattv7774]

❤

[@ChristcentredNaturalgee]

Homosexuality isn’t right or accepted in the eyes of God.

[@twigglycakes4659]

@@ChristcentredNaturalgee are you a deity or the moral police? Who are you to say what’s right or wrong according to religion? Religion is man made and has no empirical basis. Always take everything with a grain of salt before you judge! I’m not harming anybody for being homosexual.

[@ronron1437]

I can feel Louie's pain in his heart. He needed to leave his own country just to free himself from harm. One day Louie, you could able to come back to your land without danger. I am praying it'll be soon and it's safe.. Love you from Philippines..❤️

[@jfhayet]

peace at last for the three of them of sorts. Happy Louie made the right descision--we shoudl nver take our rights for granted. thnak you so much for posting.

[@elirabian]

Hunted for being gay. This breaks my heart. This hurt to watch.

[@crisha721]

It can't imaginee how difficult it has been for them. They are so brave for sharing. I wish the best for all 3 of them

[@davidjanuary5838]

My heart goes out to them. Glad, they didn't give up, now, we are very fortunate in South Africa. This was inspiring to watch.

[@Godson38]

So I have been considering moving to south Africa as a gay man is it really safe there as things really change can you be yourself in South Africa or is it in certain parts of South Africa ? Please let me know, thank you.

[@nelsonsibiya9204]

@@Godson38 Well it's pretty safe to be gay in South Africa in general, however, urban areas are more open, as opposed to the more Rural areas. Gay marrige is legal, gay clubs exist and society in general is quite tolerant and mostly accepting.

[@nathydlamini]

@@nelsonsibiya9204 true

[@badpiggies988]

@@Godson38I don’t live there but apparently they were one of the first countries to legalize gay marriage, doing so when homophobia was still openly encouraged in my country (USA), and a good nine years before we legalized it. (And we originally did so by litigation, only last year did we codify that court ruling into law to save it from Trump’s judicial legacy.)

[@arnoldmahilum5401]

They treated Him like a Criminal 😥😢😩 Here in Philippines. Gays now a days are always welcome and free to go everywhere. But dont get the idea, because even if its accepted in society. There's a lot of people will judge you anyway! But still you have freedom 😘😘 Unlike muslim countries

[@Aussiemarco]

Such a brilliant but very sad documentary. Louis, Abdu and Faris are such incredibly brave men. Faris telling the story of his boyfriend brought me to tears. I hope they have all found peace, love and acceptance in their new home countries.