Interviewees, several of whom appear incognito, talk about the risks of suicide and self-harm, and the experiences of physical and psychological abuse from family members.
The film shows that many young British ex-Muslims hide their true beliefs, running huge risks if they 'come out' as atheists within their communities.
Special attention is given to the situation of atheist and secularist activists (writers, bloggers, publishers, scientists) in Bangladesh,[1] where public machete attacks by Islamic extremists have claimed dozens of lives since 2013, and large public protests in Bangladesh and in the Bangladeshi community in London have called for atheists and apostates to be killed.
[4] Writing for The Guardian, Jonathan Wright labeled the documentary "austere", and the part about Bangladesh "especially disturbing", and that it makes clear that many apostates require support after leaving Islam.
Namazie thanked her for making a film on this taboo subject, and although Khan is a Muslim herself, she was seen as a friend and ally of the CEMB.