Beverley Ditsie is a feisty lesbian activist from Soweto; Simon Nkoli was a hero of the struggle against Apartheid—who also happened to be gay. This is the story of their tireless battle against prejudice in any form, an effort which played a pivotal role in ensuring constitutional protection of gay rights. The film also explores Beverley’s sometimes fraught friendship with Simon, as well as his ability to inspire devotion and admiration in her and others. More than a moving account of a friendship born in defiance of Apartheid and homophobia, this is also a valuable record of an oft-overlooked aspect of the struggle.

Nicky Newman will introduce the film.