Monday, January 27, 2025

I Am Her

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Director: Sasha Pezenik
Release Year: 2016


"I Am Her," a 2016 documentary directed by Sasha Pezenik, offers an intimate and raw exploration of the lives of transgender women living on the fringes of New York City. The film highlights the struggles, resilience, and the often-overlooked human stories of individuals within the transgender homeless community, showcasing their battle for self-acceptance and survival. Set against the backdrop of a church in the West Village that extends a helping hand to these individuals, the film offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of street life and the transformative power of community and expression.

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Mi Reflejo

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Director: Yolanda Cosgaya and Silvia Pedraza
Release Year: 2016

Mi Reflejo is a poignant and insightful documentary directed by Yolanda Cosgaya and Silvia Pedraza, released in 2016. The film takes an intimate look at the lives of transgender children, teenagers, and young adults, exploring their everyday realities through personal stories. These narratives, shared either by the individuals themselves or their families, aim to deepen our understanding of the transgender experience and, importantly, to make visible the struggles and demands of a community that has long been marginalized.

Elise

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Director: Evan Sterrett and Jo Bradlee
Release Year: 2016

Released in 2016, the documentary "Elise" offers a raw and intimate portrayal of a young, black, transgender woman named Elise, who navigates the harsh realities of homelessness and survival sex on the streets of Washington, DC.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Continuum II

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Director: Daniela Maldonado Salamanca, Tomás Espinosa, Paula Gempeler, and Ana Bravo Pérez
Release Year: 2020

"Continuum II" is a profound and evocative documentary released in 2020, directed by Daniela Maldonado Salamanca, Tomás Espinosa, Paula Gempeler, and Ana Bravo Pérez. This project is part of the Red Comunitaria Trans initiative, a collective of transgender individuals working together to highlight the stories and struggles of transgender people in Colombia. 

YouTube: Chloe Pickard

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Show: Chloe Pickard (YouTube)
Episode: Single, Alone and Sad: Transgender Woman Dating
Release Year: 2021

Chloe Pickard, an Australian YouTube vlogger, is known for her raw and authentic content, often discussing personal experiences and emotions with her audience. One of her most poignant and vulnerable videos, titled "Single, Alone and Sad: Transgender Woman Dating," aired on February 27, 2021. In this video, Chloe opens up about the challenges and emotional turmoil that come with dating as a transgender woman, as well as the deeper issues of self-worth, trauma, and the fear of rejection.
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