The Good Side

🎥 Out Laws sigue a tres activistas queer mientras luchan por derogar las leyes de la era colonial que aún criminalizan sus vidas. La batalla se desarrolla en un momento de riesgo creciente: hay activistas siendo asesinadxs, iglesias y políticxs movilizándose contra los derechos LGBTQIA+, y actores extranjeros exportando odio al Sur Global. Desde tensas salas de tribunal hasta momentos privados de miedo y determinación, la película revela lo que significa resistir cuando el costo puede serlo todo. - Out Laws follows three queer activists as they fight to overturn the colonial-era laws that still criminalise their lives. The battle unfolds in a moment of escalating jeopardy: activists are being murdered, churches and politicians are mobilising against LGBTQIA+ rights, and foreign actors are exporting hate across the Global South. From tense courtrooms to private moments of fear and determination, the film reveals what it means to resist when the cost can be everything. Ven a la función de estreno en Latinoamérica de “Out Laws” y conversa con el director en nuestro Q&A. 🗓️ Domingo 31 📍Goethe-Institut Mexiko ⏰ 16:30 hrs

🎥 Out Laws sigue a tres activistas queer mientras luchan por derogar las leyes de la era colonial que aún criminalizan sus vidas. La batalla se desarrolla en un momento de riesgo creciente: hay activistas siendo asesinadxs, iglesias y políticxs movilizándose contra los derechos LGBTQIA+, y actores extranjeros exportando odio al Sur Global. Desde tensas salas de tribunal hasta momentos privados de miedo y determinación, la película revela lo que significa resistir cuando el costo puede serlo todo. - Out Laws follows three queer activists as they fight to overturn the colonial-era laws that still criminalise their lives. The battle unfolds in a moment of escalating jeopardy: activists are being murdered, churches and politicians are mobilising against LGBTQIA+ rights, and foreign actors are exporting hate across the Global South. From tense courtrooms to private moments of fear and determination, the film reveals what it means to resist when the cost can be everything. Ven a la función de estreno en Latinoamérica “Out Laws” y conversa con el director en nuestro Q&A 🗓️ Domingo 31 📍Goethe-Institut Mexiko ⏰ 16:30 hrs

We're going on tour! 🪅Out Laws has been selected for @insideoutfestival 🌈 Lez go gays! #InsideOut26

After the incredible reception and standing ovation at Monday’s world premiere of Out Laws, we are ready to do it all again! Come on down this Saturday morning at 1030am, to BFI Southank for Europe’s biggest queer cinema event - BFI Flare. Screening + Q&A with the incredible civil rights warriors who flew in especially for this event: - Friedel Dausab, activist from Namibia - Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, activist from Sri Lanka Joinng them will be filmmakersLexi Power and James Lewis. Hit the link in bio. See you there! #documentaryfilm #outlawsfilm #decriminalisedecolonise

What does it mean to challenge laws shaped by colonial history? Episode 8 of Living Queer features James Lewis, director of the documentary Out Laws. We talk about: 🔹 The global criminalization of homosexuality 🔹 Strategic litigation as a pathway to decriminalization 🔹 The colonial roots of anti-LGBTQ+ laws 🔹 Storytelling as a tool for change One moment that stayed with me: “The best response to hatred is solidarity.” A thoughtful conversation about power, history, and the importance of connection in divided times. 🎧 Link in bio. #LivingQueer #GlobalLGBTQ #QueerVoices #HumanRights #Storytelling #LGBTQ #Podcast

Tickets for the World Premiere of Out Laws at the 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival are available for BFI Members starting today! Link in bio. Out Laws, our debut feature documentary, is the ultimate expression of our purpose: channelling a decade of expertise in narrative change to drive tangible social impact. Currently, over 60 countries still criminalise same-sex intimacy. Out Laws uncovers the colonial roots of these laws and follows the activists—like Friedel Dausab, Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, and Raven Gill—who are risking everything to dismantle them. This isn't just a film; it’s a strategic tool for justice. We’ve applied the same rigorous methodologies we use for our brand partners to: - Identify the "Movable Middle": Crafting stories that dismantle myths and bridge emotional divides. - Narrative Hijacking: Taking terms like "Family Values" and reframing them to prove that laws, not identities, are what tear families apart. - Insight-Led Storytelling: Moving research off the slide deck and onto the big screen to solve complex problems through human-centred narratives. Join us at the BFI Southbank this March to see what happens when courageous storytelling meets strategic rigour. 🎟️ General Sale: Opens 26 February. #OutLawsFilm #BFIFlare #NarrativeChange #ImpactStorytelling #DecriminaliseLove #PurposeDrivenBusiness

Youth Connections: Part 3 💥 Every week, our internal Youth Collective deep dives into the brands resonating with UK youth. This week, Good Collective member, Louise, breaks down why the 'Share a Coke' re-launch resonates with Gen Z's desire for individuality and real-life connection. Turning the bottle into a tool for fuelling moments that live off-screen. Is your brand looking to reignite its connection to young people? Get in touch to discuss how Gen Z can be your next connection. #brandstrategy #youthconnection

This is what bravery looks like. The law says they are criminals. Out Laws proves they are heroes. This film is a middle finger to every colonial law still on the books. It’s a love letter to the movement. This film is a mirror held up to history. It says to anyone who has ever been told their love is a crime or is immoral: "We see you, we are fighting with you, and we are not going anywhere." And hell yes, it’s personal. Don't just scroll by. Watch it. Feel it. Share it. Then go buy a ticket to the World Premiere at BFI Flare. @britishfilminstitute Thanks to the @docsociety for the support. Links in bio. #OutLawsFilm #HumanRights #LGBTIQ #Documentary #BFIFlare

Criminalised for love. Fighting back with pride. ✊🏳️‍🌈 Official poster reveal for OUT LAWS, designed by the brilliant Sam Ashby. @samashbystudio This film is a journey through the colonial roots of queer criminalisation and a celebration of the activists dismantling that legacy today. From the UK to Namibia and beyond, we’re unearthing history to secure a freer future. ✨ World Premiere: See us at BFI Flare (@britishfilminstitute ) this March! 📍 Southbank, London. Join Friedel Dausab, Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, and Raven Gill as they confront the laws meant to silence them. It’s time to rewrite the narrative. Help us liberate this film for the countries that need it most. Link in bio to support our mission. #OutLawsFilm #BFIFlare #QueerHistory #LGBTRights #Decriminalisation Documentary NarrativeChange

WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT! We are thrilled to announce that Out Laws has been officially selected for the 2026 BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival! @britishfilminstitute Out Laws reveals the shocking historical injustice that has criminalised and subjugated LGBTQIA+ people across the globe. Powerful groups continue to exert their influence globally, attempting to push queer people back into the closet. Following three activists from Namibia, Barbados and Sri Lanka, the film uncovers a toxic legal legacy and the movement rising up to dismantle it. Against a backdrop of court cases and a spate of murders, Out Laws reveals what it takes to fight for the right to exist. We are honoured to bring the stories of Friedel, Rosanna, and Raven to the big screen at the BFI Southbank this March. Tickets available soon at BFI website. Massive thanks to @thedocsociety for the support, and @humandignitytrust for your inspiring work, always. Director / Producer / Writer @lewisoflondon Director / Editor @lexipowner Executive Producer @sorl Executive Producer Sandra Whipman Produced by @thisisthegoodside DoP (UK) @dariusshu_ DoP (Namibia Unit) @phili_cine Composer @tony_volker Sound Designer @topbintish Re-Recording Mixer @kathpollard Archive Producer @nealhenson Associate Producer @emmaoftheeastwood Colourist @colour_by_emily Senior Online Editor @a_sample_of_ Featuring rosanna.flamercaldera Featuring @friedeldausab Featuring @butterflybarbados #outlawsfilm #OutLawsFilm #OutLawsDoc #FightingBackWithPride #CriminalisedForLove #DecriminaliseDecolonise #GlobalLGBTQRights #BFIFlare

Youth Connections is our series exploring the brands resonating with UK youth in 2025. In our second edition, we discuss when brands can read the room, they build real connections. Every insight comes straight from our internal Youth Collective, a diverse network of 16–25 year-olds. This week, collective member, @millyboyle_ explores why Polaroid hit a nerve by offering an "analogue life" as a solution to digital exhaustion. Is your brand looking to reignite its connection to young people? Get in touch to discuss how Gen Z can be your next connection. #brandstrategy #youthconnection

Introducing Youth Connections, a new series exploring the brands resonating with young people. Every learning in this series comes straight from our internal Youth Collective, The Good Side’s diverse network of 16–25 year-olds across the UK. Good Collective member @_antoniokaraca_ shares how the @zohrankmamdani NYC mayoral campaign won over young audiences by ditching the traditional “political playbook” for something that feels people-centered and approachable. Is your brand looking to reignite its connection to young people? Get in touch. #brandstrategy #youthconnection