The Fort Films: “Behind the Numbers”

Film-Screening and Discussion
on Imagining the LGBTI+ Family

“Behind the Numbers” is a short documentary that tells the story of three LGBTI+ people from three countries—an intersex individual from Zimbabwe, a lesbian couple from Bangkok, and a trans woman from The Netherlands. Each story reveals barriers they have endured and overcome as LGBTI+ people, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTI+ community.

On May 26, 2024, The Fort hosted a screening of the documentary, including Thai and English language subtitles, followed by a discussion with one of the film’s producers and the Thai couple featured in the film. 

This screening is the first time for the documentary to be shown with Thai and English subtitles. It first premiered at the Roze Filmdagen, an LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in March 2023 and premiered in Thailand at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand in July 2023. 

Hivos and Human Rights in the Picture, organizations that advocate for the socio-economic rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, produced the film as part of the #FreetobeMe initiative.

Speakers included:

• Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, one of the producers of “Behind the Numbers” 

• Anticha Sangchai, LGBTI+ activists from Bangkok and subject of “Behind the Numbers”

• Natakamon Siwasilp, Board Member of Non-Binary Thailand and Co-Founder of Intersex Thailand

Moderator:

• Mookdapa Yangyuenpradorn, Human Rights Associate, Fortify Rights