God loves Uganda: America's Christian right targets homosexuals in Africa

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http://www.theguardian.com/world/audio/2013/aug/05/god-loves-uganda-gay-rights

Film portrays country as a battle-ground where evangelical missionaries lead the fight against 'sexual immorality'

Adaobi Ifeachor
theguardian.com, Monday 5 August 2013 09.54 EDT

In July, a US civil rights organisation report highlighted the relationship between American religious-right groups and homophobic attitudes in Belize and other countries.

"These groups are pouring fuel on an exceedingly volatile fire," said the report's author, Heidi Beirich. "They know they have lost the battle against LGBT rights in the US, and they're now aiding and abetting anti-LGBT forces in countries where anti-gay violence is prevalent."

Against this backdrop God Loves Uganda seeks to explore the impact that evangelism is having on Ugandan culture. As western funding and missionaries arrive in the country, so does western political influence. But, what does this mean for Uganda's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community?

more at link, including mp3 of interviews following screening

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1. Here's the trailer.

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2. Thanks for that.

Can't get it to open, but will check it out another time.

Tourists!! Blech!!