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Discovering Kali - 25 years of the Legendary Club

The Legendary Club Kali, London based LGBTQ+ Club for LGBTQ+ people of South Asian heritage shares its significant cultural history over its 25 years history. Through the eyes and voices of its founders, performers and attendees from all over the world, we learn what Club Kali means to them. This documentary gives a rare glimpse into the South Asian LGBTQ+ scene.

  • Matt Mahmood-Ogston
    Director
    My God, I’m Queer
  • Rita Hirani
    Producer
  • Asifa Lahore
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Always, Asifa
  • Rita Hirani
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Ritu
    Key Cast
    "DJ Ritu / Self"
    Shakti,Mutiny: Asians Storm British Music
  • Shiva Raichandani
    Key Cast
    "Self"
    Always, Asifa, Peach Paradise,Queer ParIivaar
  • Emiko Jane Ishii
    Key Cast
    Spectrum: Dance in a New Light
  • Matt Mahmood-Ogston
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    39 minutes 30 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Matt Mahmood-Ogston

Matt Mahmood-Ogston is a filmmaker and Founder of Naz & Matt Foundation - a multi-award-winning charity dedicated to tackling religious and cultural homophobia.

He set up the foundation in memory of his fiancé, Dr Naz Mahmood, who sadly took his own life in 2014.

Matt is a much sought after, award-winning human rights campaigner. He now channels his grief, and his ability to tackle even the toughest of subjects, into films that bring change. He has committed his life to fixing the things that took his soulmate away.

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