Hating Peter Tatchell is a biographical documentary film that explores the life of Peter Tatchell, a renowned human rights campaigner and activist who has been at the forefront of the fight for LGBT+ rights in the UK for over 50 years. The film tells the story of Tatchell's life, from his early days as a young activist in Australia to his controversial campaigns in the UK and around the world.
The movie details Tatchell's involvement in some of the most high-profile campaigns for gay rights, including his famous 1998 attempt to perform a citizen's arrest on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. The film also explores Tatchell's work on other human rights issues, such as his championing of the rights of indigenous people in Australia, his opposition to the war in Iraq, and his support for the Palestinian struggle for statehood.
Throughout the film, Tatchell's uncompromising and often confrontational approach to activism is on full display, as he takes on some of the most powerful institutions and individuals in the world in the name of justice and equality.
Despite facing opposition, criticism and even violence from those who oppose his views, Tatchell remains undeterred in his mission to fight for the rights of marginalized communities. As the film documents, Tatchell's influence has been felt around the world, as his campaigns have inspired others to stand up for their own rights and those of others.
Hating Peter Tatchell is a powerful and thought-provoking film that celebrates the life and work of one of the most important and controversial figures in the fight for human rights and social justice.