Free Screening: A Sinner In Mecca

Feb 9th - 7pm - G3 (main building) Presented by the SOAS Queer Film Club. In 2015 filmmaker Pavez Sharma undertook his Hajj pilgrimage as an openly gay man. His film, created in secret with hidden cameras, documents his journey as a 'sinner in Mecca' while he tries to reconcile his sexuality and faith and explore LGBTQ Muslim's difficult relationship with Islam. https://youtu.be/o7CugLjIigU A Sinner In Mecca received numerous awards upon release, and successfully toured at dozens of film festivals. As one of the few documentaries exploring the theme of Islam and sexuality it attempts to look past the sensational headlines at an area of taboo rarely given the time it deserves. This event is free and open to the public, however there will be a collection taken on the door. All donations will go towards Imaan - a UK-based LGBTQ support group for young Muslims.