This week weāre joined by award-winning documentary filmmaker Roger Ungers, the creative force behind Shape ā a bold, unflinching look at body image, masculinity, and identity in gay culture.
We dive into the real conversations behind the glossy Instagram feeds:
ā Why so many gay men feel pressure to look a certain way
ā How racism, ageism, and toxic masculinity show up in queer spaces
ā What itās like making indie queer films with limited support and big ambition
ā And why Roger believes representation has to get more honest
Roger shares the behind-the-scenes process of making Shape, the personal stories that inspired it, and what he hopes it sparks in the queer community.
If youāve ever felt like you donāt "fit the mould," this oneās for you.
Roger's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogerthatpictures
Watch the trailer for Shape here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeYEwSetW-8
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