St. Dominic College of Asia
Discomfort Room: An Investigative Documentary on Restroom Discrimination
Finalist, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sustainability
About
Discomfort Room is a student-produced investigative documentary that examines the discrimination experienced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in public and school restrooms. Through interviews with a GAD trainer and personal testimonies from Larson, Mariel, and Mark, the documentary exposes how restroom policies, social biases, and lack of gender-neutral facilities create fear, exclusion, and risk for many students. By presenting real stories and contextual analysis, the program aims to spread awareness, foster empathy, and encourage academic institutions to consider gender-inclusive approaches.
Top 3 learnings
- We learned that it's clear that ethical stories and consent play a role in social documentaries
- We became aware that consultations with GAD experts guarantee our materials’ credibility and
relevance. - It became evident to us that personal accounts bring discrimination to life better than any
theory.
Sustainable Development Goals
| 2026 | |
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Sustainability | |
| Finalist, International |
