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Minority Within a Minority

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Minority Within a Minority

2021

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Ritni Pieski wishes it was easier for Sámi queer youth to grow up in their community. In this short film, Pieski addresses the lack of representation and information about queer people and rights within the Sámi people.

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Directed by: Xia Torikka

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