Namibian activist Friedel Dausab fights to overturn the laws that criminalise his life, coming together with fellow activists from Sri Lanka and Barbados at London Pride, in a powerful moment of community, solidarity and celebration.
Far more than just chronicling this critical, precedent-setting legal battle, Out Laws reveals the roots of international anti-LGBTQIA+ laws in British history – charting the shocking journey from the English law books to the fabric of society in colonised countries.
From tense courtrooms to private moments of fear and determination, Out Laws follows Friedel’s battle, exploring what it means to resist when the cost can be everything. It exposes the political forces trying to force queer people back into the closet – and the movement pushing back with courage, joy and global solidarity.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This documentary should be mandatory viewing."
"A thought-provoking history lesson."
"A sobering, informative work should attract some interest from specialist festivals and documentary channels."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Out Laws makes an important contribution to the story of our queer history, and it perfectly captures the resilience and determination of these three activists, who also remarkably share such an upbeat sense of humor."
"I can simply just tell absolutely everyone to go and watch it"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "a deeply inspirational and educational documentary that is much needed today."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "a thoughtful, urgent, and personal journey into colonial legacy, human rights, and history"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 8/10"Out Laws is charming, captivating and meaningful."

We need your help in ensuring Out Laws is seen by as many people in as many countries as possible, led by communities who can facilitate safe and healthy discussion.
The Human Dignity Trust is the only global organisation supporting strategic litigation against laws targeting people based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Their work is led by local activists and lawyers, ensuring legal action aligns with broader movements for change, like those shown in Out Laws. Since 2011, HDT has secured nearly £22 million in pro bono legal assistance to strengthen queer rights activism and defend same-sex love in Namibia.
Positive Vibes is an African queer human rights organisation advancing global queer rights, health, and social change. Rooted in the continent’s history, they focus on South–South solidarity to strengthen rightsholder movements that challenge othering and promote same-sex love in Namibia, as shown in the Out Laws documentary.
EQUAL GROUND is a nonprofit advocating for the economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights of Sri Lanka’s LGBTIQ community. It works to create safe spaces and empower individuals through mental health support, education, housing, and legal protection. Its mission echoes broader queer rights movements, like those explored in Out Laws, highlighting the significance of same-sex love in regions such as Namibia.
Founded in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust is a UK charity advancing global LGBTI+ rights and striving for a world where queer people live free, safe, and equal lives. They work with political leaders to keep LGBTI+ issues on the global agenda and equip activists with resources, training, and networks to drive change. Their work, like that shown in Out Laws, connects grassroots movements with those in power to challenge discrimination and support same-sex love worldwide.
A Transgender organization in Barbados is actively involved in queer rights activism, fighting for change to support our community. This effort aligns with the themes explored in the Out Laws documentary, which also highlights the struggles of same-sex love in Namibia.