Lisa Ray Instagram – So while Indian cinema is finally taking baby steps towards acknowledging same sex relationships, I need to point out the path-breaking work of director/writer @shamimsarif and her partner @hananfkattan who released this beautiful film #ICantthinkstraight about a same sex relationship between two women of colour back in 2007. The film resonated widely and continues to resonate with the audience in a way that has been very moving – all of us still receive messages about how the love affair between a woman from an Ismaili Muslim family and a woman from a wealthy Christian Palestinian home has had an empowering effect on many women’s lives and sometimes decision to come out, despite cultural opposition. Looking back today I’m even prouder of Shamim and the work we all did in this pioneering and entertaining piece of cinema. The courage it takes to make content on sensitive topics before others is tremendous and doesn’t always get acknowledged in the current day white noise of PR machinery. Repost from @shamimsarif using @RepostRegramApp – I get messages about my first film I Can’t Think Straight every single day… people reaching out to tell me that it gave them the courage to be honest with themselves and their families. While I know that courage comes from within each one of us, I also realise the power of film and TV to give us a glimpse of how life could be. Thank you to all of you who’ve been so supportive of my journey with @hananfkattan. Here’s a clip to start your weekend with a smile #icantthinkstraight #sheetalsheth #lisaray #lesbianmovie #lgbtq #queercinema #lesbianfilms #loveislove #pride #theworldunseen