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Be Part of a Rainbow Families Doco

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hot_topic_docoAustralia is in the midst of a Gayby-boom. Do you have a story to tell?

 

15% of gay and lesbian couples are raising a child and more than 5000 of these kids are working out what it means to have a queer family. From a young age these kids learn about family beyond biology, deal wiyh discrimination and donors, or march in solidarity in front of thousands in Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade.

What constitutes a family in the 21st century? What are the experiences unique to children with gay and lesbian parents?

Maya Newell and Charlotte McLellan are looking for gay and lesbian families from all over Australia to participate in their documentary. They’re interviewing children aged between 8 and 17, but are keen to hear stories from parents too.

To know more email Charlotte at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it