The film screening and discussion took place at SEA Junction on 29 June 2023, 5.30-7.30 pm. Joining the discussion after the screening was Vanna Hem, the Film Co-producer, and Chhim Putsalun (Salun), the Film’s Gender Consultant. They shared their insights and perspectives on the film as well as the LGBTQ+ situation in Cambodia. Atitaya Asa, the Project Manager of TEAK – Trans Empowerment, also joined to provide commentary on the film and engage in a discussion specifically concerning trans men in Thailand.
The documentary was filmed in Cambodia over the course of five years, Lotus Sports Club, is an inspiring coming-of-age story that centers around Leak, a teenage trans man who plays football in the under-21s women’s team of Kampong Chhnang, and Pa Vann, the coach and father-figure to Leak and other LGBTQ+ players on the team. The film is in Khmer with English subtitles, 70 minutes long.
The event was organized by SEA Junction in partnership with Document Our History Now and Rainbow Community Kampuchea
Photo credit: Kelly Khin
Poster
The Film “Lotus Sport Club”
Leak and Pa Vann in thefilm “Lotus Sport Club”
Leak, a teenage trans man who plays football in the
under-21s women’s team
of Kampong Chhnang
Leak’s friend who also atrans man and play football
at the same team
Screening the Film
Enjoying the Filmby Participants
Enjoying the Filmby Participants
Participants
Welcoming Participants ByLattapol Jirapathomsakul
(Program Manager, SEA Junction)
Discussion by Vanna Hem,the Film Co-producer
Discussion by ChhimPutsalun (Salun), the
Film's Gender Consultant
Discussion by Atitaya Asa,the Project Manager of
TEAK - Trans Empowerment
The discussion wasmoderated by Lattapol
Discussants and Moderator
Asking Question by Participant
Asking Question by Participant
Answering the Questionsby Film Co-Producer and
Film’s Gender Consultant
Answering questions by Film Co-Producer and
Film’s Gender Consultant
Answering questionsby Atitaya Asa