Logo’s “Day Of Disruption” Illustrates Life Under An Anti-LGBT Regime

On June 13, Logo will symbolically censor its on-air programming and debut the new doc "Out of Iraq."
From: NewNowNext

On Monday, Logo will draw attention to the struggle of LGBT people worldwide with a “Day of Disruption,” when Logo will censor a marathon of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8, starting at 10 am/9 c, followed by the premiere of the new Logo documentary Out of Iraq at 9pm.

The Day of Disruption campaign provides a glimpse at life in countries where LGBT people can’t turn on the television, open the newspaper, or log onto social media to see positive or relatable images of themselves.

During the RPDR marathon, LGBT contestants and guests will have their eyes blocked out by a black bar. In addition, drag outfits will be pixelated and pro-LGBT messaging will be bleeped out.

Throughout the day, personalities including Jason Collins, Geena Rocero, Omar Sharif Jr. and Gus Kentworthy will appear on Logo to speak out about censorship at a time when more countries are proposing laws to ban LGBT images in the media.

The campaign also includes facts about anti-LGBT laws, ways to take action at Logo’s GlobalAlly.org, and highlights from the ILGA-RIWI 2016 Global Attitudes Survey on LGBTI People.

Then, at 9 pm, it’s the Logo premiere of Out of Iraq, a heart-wrenching documentary that charts the relationship of two Iraqi soldiers who risked harassment, violence and even death when they fell in love.

For more on international LGBT issues, visit Logo’s Global Ally site.

Watch (uncensored) episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race every Sunday at 7 pm on Logo.