The world premieres of two South African documentary films will take place at the Out in Africa (OIA) Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, which runs from 21 to 30 October in Johannesburg (Nu Metro, Hyde Park) and Cape Town (Nu Metro, V&A Waterfront).
Breaking Out of the Box and Whisper are the two South African films.
On the international front OIA hosts Dee Rees and her award-winning Sundance-opening feature, Pariah. Rees will hold seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
MP Lindiwe Mazibuko will open the Cape Town festival.
For information about the other films on the programme visit www.oia.co.za.