

In 2018, Brazil's first shelter for LGBT+ refugees opened its doors in the city of Manaus, the largest city of the state of Amazonas. This collaborative documentary film tells the story of three residents who are all trying to build a new life in this incongruous urban metropolis. A candid, and intimate insight into the many challenges faced by LGBT+ refugees.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Luis Gomez's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. To Be Heard is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”