Until We Have Faces
An Amnesty International-endorsed feature-length documentary that explores the complexity of violent homophobia in Jamaica and the hope, bravery, and endurance of the amazing LGBTQ community there. The project is directed by Leslie Foster, one of the Traveling Muse co-founders.
Most people don’t think of Jamaica as a homophobic nation. It is seen as a paradise – but under that surface lies a nation where to be openly gay is to risk death. In May, you helped our team of filmmakers travel to Jamaica to explore what it means to be an LGBT person in Jamaica. We wanted to move beyond the easy stereotypes of this beach paradise and tell the stories of LGBT activists who risk their lives for civil rights.
During the five weeks our filmmakers spent in Jamaica, they were able to interview activists, politicians, religious leaders, homeless gay youth, and ordinary citizens. Each story is an important piece of the puzzle that is the virulent and sometimes violent homophobia that occurs on the island.
In the following months, they filmed LGBTQ asylum seekers and members of the Jamaican community in Washington DC, Toronto, and New York City. The team is currently completing the final stages of post-production but we are still fundraising in order to complete the project.
You can still visit our IndieGoGo page for even more info about the film, but that campaign has ended. To find out how you can support this project, please visit our Donate page.
Most people don’t think of Jamaica as a homophobic nation. It is seen as a paradise – but under that surface lies a nation where to be openly gay is to risk death. In May, you helped our team of filmmakers travel to Jamaica to explore what it means to be an LGBT person in Jamaica. We wanted to move beyond the easy stereotypes of this beach paradise and tell the stories of LGBT activists who risk their lives for civil rights.
During the five weeks our filmmakers spent in Jamaica, they were able to interview activists, politicians, religious leaders, homeless gay youth, and ordinary citizens. Each story is an important piece of the puzzle that is the virulent and sometimes violent homophobia that occurs on the island.
In the following months, they filmed LGBTQ asylum seekers and members of the Jamaican community in Washington DC, Toronto, and New York City. The team is currently completing the final stages of post-production but we are still fundraising in order to complete the project.
You can still visit our IndieGoGo page for even more info about the film, but that campaign has ended. To find out how you can support this project, please visit our Donate page.
Map the Music: Love Letters
A feature-length documentary exploring the connection between music and love directed by Samantha Hale.
Traveling Muse serves in a mentorship and executive producer role on this film.
Plain Songs
A series of on-location music videos in which all sound is captured live,
featuring unique artists in unique environments. You can view these on our Films page.
A feature-length documentary exploring the connection between music and love directed by Samantha Hale.
Traveling Muse serves in a mentorship and executive producer role on this film.
Plain Songs
A series of on-location music videos in which all sound is captured live,
featuring unique artists in unique environments. You can view these on our Films page.