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I’m The Most Racist Person I Know

Directed by Leela Varghese
Australia
2025
13 mins

Synopsis

When Lali unexpectedly ends up on a date with another woman of colour for the first time, ironic prejudices she has long ignored unravel. SXSW Special Jury Award Winner.

Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.

'I’m The Most Racist Person I Know' is screening with

The Mother And The Bear

Wed, 4 Jun 8:15pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 3

The Mother And The Bear

Thu, 5 Jun 12:30pm

State Theatre

The Mother And The Bear

Sun, 8 Jun 6pm

Event Cinemas George Street – Cinema 3
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 15+
  • Country
    Australia
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Leela Varghese
  • Producer
    Suriyna Sivashanker
  • Cast
    Shabana Azeez, Kavitha Anandasivam
  • Screenwriter
    Leela Varghese
  • Cinematographer
    Michael Tessari
  • Editor
    Pip Hart
  • Genre
    LGBTQIA+ Films, Australian, Women’s Stories, Romance
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Leela Varghese

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