Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Watch for yourself: The PG-rated gay film censored by Canada

Have you seen Patrik, Age 1.5, the PG-rated gay film that was seized by Canadian border guards last week?

Well here's a quick peek: We caught up with Patrik, Age 1.5 director Ella Lemhagen at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. Check out our interview and clips from the film

What did you think? Pretty scary stuff, eh? 

Meanwhile, Canada's latest censorship embarassment is making national and international headlines. The CBC, the Globe and Mail, Queerty, the Advocate, Towleroad and many others have picked up on the story. Many more have been sharing the news on Twitter and Facebook.

It's time to ramp up the outrage. Find your MP online and tell them that Canadian border officials need to stop targeting the gay community.

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