Stephen Fry: Out There S01E02 - Episode 2

Episode Overview

Stephen travels to Brazil, renowned for hosting the largest gay pride festival globally, alongside progressive laws that champion LGBTQ+ rights. However, this progress has provoked a severe backlash, with a staggering murder rate of one gay individual every 36 hours. He witnesses the harsh realities faced by the LGBTQ+ community and engages with a politician who opposes these rights. Next, Stephen heads to Russia, where the situation for gay individuals has deteriorated significantly under a conservative regime, influenced by the Russian Orthodox Church's condemnation. Finally, he visits India, where outdated British laws criminalizing homosexuality have been abolished. The nation is now embracing its Hindu heritage to foster a more inclusive environment for its LGBTQ+ citizens, including the historically revered transgender community.