'Salvation Army' By Abdellah Taia Addresses Islam And Growing Up Gay In Morocco

'There's A Place For Gays In Islam,' Says Moroccan Filmmaker
Director Abdellah Taia poses for portraits at the 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival held from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7, in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
Director Abdellah Taia poses for portraits at the 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival held from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7, in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Morocco's only openly gay filmmaker discusses the inspirations behind Salvation Army and his home country's changing attitudes toward homosexuality.

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