Light Up (How My Queerness Became My Superpower) primarily takes an intimate look into the lives of Atlanta black same gender loving men and transgender women that overcame struggles with their identity and sexuality to live more authentic lives that allow their light to shine brighter. This documentary explores a wide range of stories including a USA national track athlete turned designer to the stars, an ex NFL player, a couple that owns several LGBTQIA_ welcoming restaurants and a LGBTQIA+ friendly barbershop

Light Up is a film that tells the stories of Atlanta same gender loving men and a transgender woman who found their superpower by living in their truth. The docuseries extravaganza dives into the story of 22 LGBTQ+ individuals and a heterosexual man with a gay son and lesbian mother. Light Up explores a wide range of stories including a USA national track athlete turned fashion designer to the stars, ex-NFL player, mayor, emergency room doctor, pastor, actress and spokesperson, elite gymnastics coach, social influencer, photographer, make-up artist, community activist, event promoter, hair stylist, a queer male and female polygamous couple, a gay couple that owns several LGBTQ+ welcoming restaurants, and The Grain Buckhead – an LGBTQ+ friendly barbershop and salon that’s become a pillar in the LGBTQ+ community. All these stories collide to show how embracing your full self and having supportive people and environments in your life can bring light and love to your world and others.

Light Up

Light Up is a film that tells the stories of same gender loving men and a transgender woman who found their superpower by living in their truth.

Miko Evans (MEAK Productions) in conversation with Ryan Ashley Lowery (director), Benjamin Carlton (cast) and Derek Jae (cast) of LIGHT UP.

In Conversation with the Director and Cast of LIGHT UP

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