When Jenni and Lisa first fell in love, they vowed to follow a life of adventure. However, this
business manager and social worker had no idea that their promise would lead them on a yearlong
adventure. Their journey spanned fourteen countries through Asia, Africa, and South
America in search of the people who are leading the international movement for gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender equality.
Though neither had any experience with filmmaking, Jenni and Lisa decided to pick up a camera
and document nearly 120 hours of video footage. The result is a universal story of hope that
combines video-journal footage and unprecedented interviews with the LGBT leaders pioneering
the movement for social justice across the developing world. Lisa says, “one of the key factors in
this LGBT movement is momentum…momentum as each country positively affects one
another.”
Jenni and Lisa’s poignant personal story is reflected in the global issues they encounter on their
incredible journey. Jenni says, “This film not only tells about the changes happening in this
historical time, but the changes that happened in my own family as I came out.”
Out And Around was broadcast on SBS ONE at Thursday 9 March 2017, 13:00.
