The Abominable Crime

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When Your Love Is Against the Law

Released June 25, 2013

Overview

This is a story about a mother's love for her child and an activist's love for his country - and the stakes are life and death. Spanning five countries, THE ABOMINABLE CRIME explores the impacts of homophobia through the eyes of two gay Jamaicans who are forced to choose between their homeland and their lives. Simone, a young lesbian mother, survives being shot outside of her home by anti-gay gunmen. She must choose between living in hiding with her daughter in Jamaica or traveling alone to seek safety and asylum abroad. Maurice, Jamaica's leading gay-rights activist, is outed shortly after filing a lawsuit to overturn Jamaica's anti-sodomy law. He escapes to Canada, but decides to return to continue his activism.

Runtime

1h 5m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Abominable Crime


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

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