Logline:

Battling to survive against increasing oppression and queer erasure, one woman’s leadership quest (Hendrika Mayora Kelan) unites broken voices, uncovering forgotten queer histories, and fights for the true Nusantara spirit

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Synopsis:

“The Emerald’s Touch is a compelling documentary that follows the quest of Indonesia’s first Trans politician and a queer activist in her community Bunda Hendrika Mayora. She’s navigating her role in these dark and trying times for the rights of the LGBT and queer women beyond her community.

 

She stands as a voice of hope and reason against the tide of political, societal, and community challenges due to rising homophobia and violence in contemporary Indonesia. In her leadership aspirations, she wants to help spread hope and joy to unite one of the most marginalised and broken communities across the Nusantara Archipelago.”