“CRUZ” is an experimental documentary about three individuals who shares their experiences as a person of colour dealing with double discrimination in the LGBTQ+ community.
The film explores themes of exclusion, sexual identity, white supremacy, and racism within the LGBTQ+ community. It sheds light on issues often ignored or dismissed, giving visibility to experiences that have long been pushed aside or treated as jokes. Through intimate, personal stories from people of colour, the film examines what it means to navigate both racial and queer identities, highlighting the intersectionality that shapes life within the gay community.
Subjects
Hey! My name is John Dela Cruz! I am currently a 3rd year film student in Sheridan College. I hope that one day I’ll be working in the entertainment industry doing boom op or a recordist. I’m open to what the future has in hold of me as long as I am happy.
My name is Sebastian Contin, I just recently graduated from a bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning at Ryerson University. In my free time I love to read about history and culture, listen to music and learn new languages. Traveling is probably my favorite thing in the world aside from Mariah Carey
Hi I’m Ben! I’m finishing up my last year of computer engineering at U of T. I love listening to music, keeping active, and meeting new people. Other hobbies include (badly) playing the guitar, video games, napping, and stanning Beyoncé.