Queer as Punk
Synopsis
Faris is a transman and lead singer of ‘Shh..Diam!’, an openly queer punk band in Malaysia. Together with his bandmates Yon and Yoyo, they use their music to fight for LGBTQI+ rights in a country where human rights and freedom of expression is severely curtailed by a conservative Muslim society. Faced with increasing discrimination, Yoyo decides to leave Malaysia. Despite the challenges, Faris chooses to stay, determined to continue using their music as a platform for advocating for freedom and equality, refusing to let the pressures of society silence their voice.
Genre: Documentary
Technical Details
Running Time: 88 minutes
Language: Malay, English
Release
Date: 15 May 2026
- Rights holder / distributor: T A P E Collective
- Booking / contact details: Isra Al Kassi – [email protected]