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Voices from China’s large but marginalized LGBTQ and feminist communities are increasingly making themselves heard in contemporary culture. In particular, artists and activists from these groups are creating content around the idea of “nontraditional love,” which is resonating strongly even with mainstream Chinese audiences. So how have the stories of creators from historically silenced and censored groups found footholds in contemporary culture?

Featuring
Qin Sachi : Manager, Transgender Rights Program, Beijing LGBT Center Beijing
Wei Xiaogang : Executive Director, Producer, Beijing GENDER (同志亦凡人)
Evangeline Z: Feminist activist and comedian

Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch!

Recommended watching and listening
- Farewell My Concubine (霸王别姬 - 1993)
- East Palace, West Palace (东宫西宫 - 1996)
- Home With Kids (家有儿女 - 2004–2007)
- Mama Rainbow (彩虹伴我心 - 2012)
- Addicted (上瘾 - 2016)
- Chinese Dating With the Parents (中国式相亲), hosted by one of China’s most famous transgender people, Jin Xing (金星)

With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.

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#14 Art from the edges: LGBT and feminist contributions to contemporary Chinese art