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THE SOUND OF IDENTITY The Artistic Pursuit
THE SOUND OF IDENTITY: The Artistic Pursuit

In the documentary, The Sound of Identity, Lucia Lucas is the first transgender woman to headline a major opera production

Queerly Ever After #43: DIFFERENT FOR GIRLS (1996)
Queerly Ever After #43: DIFFERENT FOR GIRLS (1996)

For this Queerly Ever After, Amanda Jane Stern takes a look at the 1996 film: Different for Girls.

COWBOYS: A Contemporary Western That Draws From Empathy & Parental Love
COWBOYS: A Contemporary Western That Draws From Empathy & Parental Love

Cowboys is Anna Kerrigan’s delicate and modestly subversive take on the Western, in which a father violates his parole and pulls his son away from an unpleasant upbringing.

FAIRYTALE: Trans Comedy Blends 1950s America With A Search for Identity
FAIRYTALE: Trans Comedy Blends 1950s America With A Search for Identity

Fairytale is an interesting take on the story of a transgender woman’s transition, set against the backdrop of external threats of UFOs, communism and a picture-perfect 1950s setting.

Queerly Ever After #21: ROMEOS (2011)
Queerly Ever After #21: ROMEOS (2011)

Romeos gets points for being one of the few films out there about a trans-man who gets a happy ending, but it is mired in unlikable characters who run the gamut of stereotypes.

20 Years On: The Complicated Legacy of BOYS DON'T CRY
20 Years On: The Complicated Legacy Of BOYS DON’T CRY

Boys Don’t Cry celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Emily Wheeler examines its difficult past and troubling legacy

Nicole Maines On BIT, Brad Michael Elmore's Brilliance, Trans Representation, Season 5 Of SUPERGIRL & More
Nicole Maines On BIT, Brad Michael Elmore’s Brilliance, Trans Representation, Season 5 Of SUPERGIRL & More

We spoke with actress Nicole Maines about the new queer film Bit, what intrigued her about the script, trans representation, season 5 of Supergirl, and more.

Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Reviews: CHANGING THE GAME And A TASTE OF SKY
Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Reviews: CHANGING THE GAME And A TASTE OF SKY

Lee Jutton reflects on two documentaries she was able to see at Tribeca Film Festival, called Changing the Game and A Taste of Sky.

THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND: A Timely and Vital Look You Need to See
THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND: A Timely & Vital Look You Need To See

An absolutely incredible film, The Garden Left behind deserves every single accolade it draws in and every bit of praise it receives.

GIRL: An Irresponsible Drama Which Could Harm Transgender Viewers
GIRL: An Irresponsible Drama Which Could Harm Transgender Viewers

Lukas Dhont’s directorial debut, Girl, is one of the year’s most irresponsible films, and could have a negative impact on younger trans viewers.

TRANSFORMER: A Transformative Transition
TRANSFORMER: A Transformative Transition

Transformer tells a touching story of the human spirit so moving, it’ll feel like a weight off your own shoulders while watching.

Interview With Co-Writer & Director Of COLETTE, Wash Westmoreland
Interview With Co-Writer & Director Of COLETTE, Wash Westmoreland

Wash Westmoreland speaks about his upcoming film Colette, its journey from script to screen, the casting process, and much more!

Interview With T Cooper, Writer & Director Of MAN MADE
Interview With T Cooper, Writer & Director Of MAN MADE

Alex Arabian spoke with T Cooper, writer and director of the documentary Man Made, which focuses on the subject of trans men bodybuilding.

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON: A Unique, Historical Perspective on Transgender Rights
THE DEATH AND LIFE OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON: A Unique, Historical Perspective On Transgender Rights

The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson is a rewarding experience and a tragic story filled with heartbreaking real-life characters, but their own humor and joy helps to balance out the very grim tidings.

SATURDAY CHURCH: A Colorful Tale of Belonging
SATURDAY CHURCH: A Colorful Tale Of Belonging

Saturday Church is a story of hope and redemption and yet another “need to see” tale, of a group of people deemed “different” by society, that ends up proving how alike we all actually are.