Memorabilia: relatos de orgulho e resistência

Abstract

The Demographic Census of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) still does not address issues related to sexual orientation or gender identity in the surveys carried out every 10 years. In 2019, an unprecedented survey was carried out in the country, with questions about diversity, but obtained results that point to possible underreporting. Despite recent discussions about the inclusion of questions about sexuality and gender, the topics are still not part of the Census carried out by the agency. Meanwhile, the number of elderly people in Brazil is growing, as it is in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará. Despite the significant percentage of people over 60, we still don't know how many elderly people identify as LGBTQIAPN+ in the capital of Ceará. This audiovisual documentary looks at the stories and experiences of five elderly people who are part of the community and live or are active in Fortaleza. Through in-depth interviews, the work aims to show the experience of these people, the progress made in society in relation to diversity over the years and the demands that remain today.