Michael Blyth
The Sound Of Scars
A fascinating, eye- opening documentary which chronicles the turbulent history of metal band Life of Agony, whose lead singer Mina Caputo came out as transgender in 2011. O ering a refreshing antidote to the masc- fuelled heteronormativity usually associated with the metal/ hardcore scene, this inspiring tale of strength and survival is essential viewing, whether you are a fan of the band or not.
Jimmy in Saigon
A documentary ilmmaker pieces together the mysterious story of his late brother, who died in Saigon in 1972 at the age of just 24. What begins as a shameful family secret is slowly revealed to be something unexpectedly complex and ultimately romantic, in this absorbing and deeply emotional commemoration of a queer life nearly forgotten.
Wildhood
A gorgeous fusion of road movie, family drama and love story, Wildhood is the story of an indigenous two- spirit teenager searching for his mother, who learns to embrace both his sexuality and his
Mi’kmaw heritage in the process. Sumptuously shot and richly emotional, this is a coming- of- age movie of rare authenticity and depth, painting a sensitive portrait of self- acceptance combined with ancient tradition.
Benediction
Terence Davis’ sumptuous and achingly melancholic portrait of First World War poet Siegfried Sassoon is notable for many things, not least in being the acclaimed British ilmmaker’s irst ilm to place a queer story at its centre. The results are magni icent, featuring unforgettable performances from Jack Lowden and Peter Capaldi as Sassoon, a man battling the psychological aftermath of trauma.