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In A Heartbeat By Beth David And Esteban Bravo

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Reading Log 4 - In a heartbeat by Beth David and Esteban Bravo

This short film was a representation of coming out as an LGBT person. It contained multiple hidden messages, as well as some very true problems people experience when they discover that their sexual orientation in no heterosexual. Many people are yet to accept the LGBT community as normal and the same as everyone else. They will undoubtedly be criticized and questioned about their choices. I think that not everyone is open and accepting to these new ideas and others are restricted by religious barriers. I chose this film because it is very relevant in today's world, especially with homosexuality still being illegal in 76 countries. The punishments can be as vicious as flogging …show more content…

This problem would affect many people such as celebrities, sportsmen, and many other professions which require publicity. Openly revealing your true orientation can attract unnecessary opinions and comments from people who are not yet ready to accept that this is a personal choice. Many hurtful opinions could drive the person into depression and make them feel that they are mistaken to pursue their true inclination. It is for this reason that they will keep it to themselves. This story reflects the true problems that surround coming out and that even though LGBT marriage is legalised, there are issues the government can not control. Many religious texts explicitly state that homosexuality is a crime and offenders deserve to be punished. These texts are the reason that even though many people believe that homosexuality is okay, they will be criticized by their own community for accepting such choices. This is the reason I believe that everyone's opinions and choices deserve to be respected, but there is a fine line between being accepting and being critical. So as long as we do not discriminate against those with opinions contradictory to ourselves, we can continue to let the LGBT community live in harmony with

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