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    Visible Silence

    Ruth GUMNIT 2015 USA & Thailand Documentary color 42min Thai, English DCP
    Visible Silence is a rare glimpse into the unspoken lives of Thai lesbians striving for recognition, authenticity, and acceptance in a traditional Buddhist society. It is an intimate story of self and family, love and sexuality, and self-determination where conformity is prized. The film highlights the experience of masculine women (toms) who visibly transgress gender norms, yet are bound to remain silent about who they really are. Visible Silence gives voice to their unspoken truths.

    Director

    Ruth GUMNIT

    A director, cinematographer and producer, GUMNIT is an awardwinning filmmaker and film installations artist. Her films have screened internationally and she has been honored with Grand Jury Best Documentary from the Washington D. C. Independent Film Festival, Judges and Audience Awards from the San Diego Women's Film Festival, and Director's Citation Award from the Black Maria Film Festival.

    Ruth GUMNIT
    • 2015《泰國拉拉生存實錄》Visible Silence
    • 2004 Don't Fence Me In: Major Mary and the
    • Karen Refugees from Burma
    • 1982 Walkin' with M
    • Reflections of Summer
    • 1980 Dicks and Tom's

    Director & Cinematographer/ Ruth GUMNIT
    Screenwriter/ Philly ARCHA, Elizabeth FINLAYSON, Ruth GUMNIT, Marguerite SALMON
    Producer/ Ruth GUMNIT, Marguerite SALMON, Ben HER
    Editor/ Elizabeth FINLAYSON
    Sound/ Elizabeth FINLAYSON, Dan OLMSTED

    Ruth GUMNIT
    ruth@mareamedia.com

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