The Trans List
The Trans List is a 2016 documentary film by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders for HBO, about eleven transgender Americans:[1] Buck Angel, Kylar Broadus, Caroline Cossey, Laverne Cox, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Caitlyn Jenner, Amos Mac, Nicole Maines, Shane Ortega, Bamby Salcedo, and Alok Vaid-Menon.
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| Directed by | Timothy Greenfield-Sanders |
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| Narrated by | Janet Mock |
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| Edited by | Johanna Giebelhaus |
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Running time | 57 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
In this documentary group portrait, these eleven transgender people share their stories in their own words. The film shows the individuality and diverse perspectives of activists, artists, athletes, models, porn stars, military personnel, and entrepreneurs. They recount their experiences of love, desire, family, prejudice, and rebellion.[2]
Reception
In his film review for The Baltimore Sun, David Zurawik observed: "It's the stories of the not-so-famous individuals in this film… that most deeply resonate and, as a result, most successfully render a sense of transgender life.… As long as stories like these are eloquently told on TV, the possibility of understanding, acceptance and protection for those telling the stories increases dramatically."[3]
See also
References
- Maines, Nicole (December 5, 2016). "11 Transgender Americans Share Their Stories in HBO's The Trans List". NPR.org. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- Nault, Curran (June 1, 2016). "The Trans List". Frameline.org. Frameline. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- Zurawik, David (November 23, 2016). "HBO's The Trans List a powerful, personal exploration of transgender identity". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 8, 2017.