A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile 2015
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There is no indication that this typical online flirtation between two strangers would turn into a case of shocking international intrigue. For months, Sandra in Montreal and Amina, a Syrian-American, bond romantically and intellectually. Encouraged by Sandra, Amina launches a blog called "A Gay Girl in Damascus," representing a marginalized voice in the Middle East on politics, religion, and sexuality. Rapidly garnering worldwide attention, Amina becomes something of a star blogger. But when Syria enters the Arab uprising of 2011, Sandra receives word that Amina has been kidnapped, and soon the search for Amina becomes a global concern and an even larger mystery to solve.
- Released: 2015-01-24
- Runtime: 84 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Nilay Olçay, Sandra Bagaria, Ali Abunimah, Fady Atallah, Andy Carvin
- Director: Sophie Deraspe, Isabelle Couture, Geoffrey Boulangé, Sophie Deraspe, Sophie Deraspe
