Heartrending stories of LBT people victimized and subjugated by the law, the family and society, as well as hopeful stories of youngsters who have come out of the closet bravely.

Fighting against stereotypes, gender and sexual bias, rigid family values and a law that criminalizes homosexuality, LBT (lesbian, bisexual or trans) people in India face insurmountable challenges to live openly and with dignity. Purple Skies, a feature documentary by award winning filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan, weaves together heartrending stories of LBT people victimized and subjugated by the law, the family and society, as well as hopeful stories of youngsters who have come out of the closet bravely. By placing it in context of the historic struggle of the LGBT community in India, and juxtaposing personal stories with critical analysis of issues by activists and advocates; the film offers a compelling inside view of Indian LBT lives.—Anonymous

Women in India are dis-empowered due to a predominantly patriarchal structure and to be a lesbian, bisexual or trans-man means double dis-empowerment. Fighting against stereotypes, gender & sexual bias, rigid family values and a law that criminalizes homosexuality, LBT people in India face insurmountable challenges to live openly and with dignity. Finding love and a life partner are dreams that take a lot of determination to make it a reality. Purple Skies, a feature documentary by award winning filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan, weaves together personal accounts of courageous LBT youngsters with a critical analysis of the issues faced by the community, and places it in context of the historic struggle of the LGBT community in India to find its true place in society. While the reading down of the colonial law Sec 377 opened many closet doors, the recent re-criminalization by the highest court has posed many questions, fears and anxieties. What do the dark clouds in the Purple Skies portend?—Sumeet