Out Laws
“Criminalised for love. Fighting back with pride.”
Synopsis
A powerful documentary that follows gay Namibian activist Friedel Dausab as he challenges his country’s criminalisation of same-sex love. In June 2022, Friedel files a landmark lawsuit against the government, becoming a beacon of hope for LGBTQIA+ Namibians seeking safety and equality. Facing death threats, public hostility, and immense personal risk, he takes his fight to court while awaiting judgment. The film also traces the colonial roots of queer criminalisation—from Tudor England to its export across the Global South through empire and later reinforced by Christian evangelism. Alongside fellow activists from Sri Lanka and Barbados, Friedel travels to London, where history, protest, and Pride converge. Blending legal battle with historical insight, the documentary is both an urgent exposé of injustice and a stirring celebration of queer resilience, courage, and resistance.
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- Director
- Lexi Powner, James Lewis
- Original Title
- Out Laws
- Country of Origin
- Namibia, United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 23/03/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- The Good Side, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lexi Powner, James Lewis
Darius Shu
Department Leadership Roster
Lexi Powner
Director
James Lewis
Director
Darius Shu
Director of Photography
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What is Out Laws about?
A powerful documentary that follows gay Namibian activist Friedel Dausab as he challenges his country’s criminalisation of same-sex love. In June 2022, Friedel files a landmark lawsuit against the government, becoming a beacon of hope for LGBTQIA+ Namibians seeking safety and equality. Facing death threats, public hostility, and immense personal risk, he takes his fight to court while awaiting judgment. The film also traces the colonial roots of queer criminalisation—from Tudor England to its export across the Global South through empire and later reinforced by Christian evangelism. Alongside fellow activists from Sri Lanka and Barbados, Friedel travels to London, where history, protest, and Pride converge. Blending legal battle with historical insight, the documentary is both an urgent exposé of injustice and a stirring celebration of queer resilience, courage, and resistance.
Who directed Out Laws?
Out Laws was directed by Lexi Powner, James Lewis.
Who stars in Out Laws?
The principal cast of Out Laws includes Friedel Dausab, Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, Raven Gill.
When was Out Laws released and how long is it?
Out Laws was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.