 On November 2, 2004, the New York Times said, "On Sharma refuses to associate homosexuality with shame, but recognizes the need to protect the safety and privacy of his sources, by filming them in silhouette or with their faces blurred.In one case, the family of an Afghan woman he interviewed "would undoubtedly kill her" if they found out she was lesbian.In another example, one of the associate producers, an Egyptian gay man, chose not to be listed in the credits for fear of possible consequences."